Title:Changes in Commercial Fishing in Oregon

Author:Lindsey Butler

Abstract: Commercial Fishing in Oregon has always been a prosperous means of living. Over the years, however, there has been a decrease in the favored Salmon catches and an increase in groundfish catches. Changes in the habitat of the river seem to parralell this decline in salmon catches. Connections can be drawn between the decreasing quality of river habitat and the decrease of some fish species being caught. There are also influences outside of habitat that may be affecting changes in commercial catches. In conclusion there are many factors that can possibly change the commercial fishing in Oregon, including the habitats of available fish.

Key References: DeVore, John. Brad, James. Beamesderfer, Ray. (1999) Lower Columbia River White Sturgeon Current Stock Status and Management Implications. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

McCullough, Dale A, Spalding, Shelley, Sturdevant, Debra, Hicks, Mark. (2001) Summary of Technical Literature Examining the Physiological Effects of Temperature. Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Report #: EPA- 910-D-01-005

Sampson, D.B., and P.R. Crone. 1997. Commercial Fisheries Data Collection Procedures for U.S. Pacific Coast Groundfish. NOAA Tech. Memo. NMRS-NWFSC-31, 189

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Date: May 2002
Student: lbutler@willamette.edu
ENVR 327: Water Resources
Instructor: Dr. Karen Arabas
http://www.willamette.edu/~karabas/courses/envr327w