More than 90% of Crater Lake’s shoreline is now a crayfish stronghold and they’ve been found living at depths up to 820 feet. In the mid 1980s the average rainbow weighed an average of just ...

The Center for Biological Diversity announced today it has sued the Trump administration for delaying critical Endangered ...

Boasting deep blue water and dozens of panoramic hikes, Crater Lake is one of Oregon’s most awe-inspiring landmarks. The lake was formed by the destructive eruption of Mount Mazama almost 8 thousand ...

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today for delaying critically needed Endangered Species Act ...

In the late 1800s, fish were introduced to Crater Lake to attract visitors. In 1915, park managers introduced signal crayfish as a food source for the fish, according to park history.

Fishing is allowed in Crater Lake and all streams except Lost Creek and Sun Creek, where native bull trout live. The species is considered threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Crater Lake managers introduced an invasive crayfish in 1915. ... according to a national conservation nonprofit that is petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the newt as an ...

In 1888, park managers introduced nonnative fish to Crater Lake in an effort to attract more visitors. This was followed by the introduction of crayfish as a food source for the growing fish ...

Crater Lake National Park, formed from the now-collapsed volcano Mount Mazama, is a must-see destination in Oregon. Visitors can enjoy over 100 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and boat ...

Park visitors can take a boat tour around the lake or get dropped off at Wizard Island where they can swim, fish and explore, according to Explore Crater Lake. Crater Lake National Park is in ...

Crater Lake newts, also known as Mazama newts, are a subspecies of the more common rough-skinned newt, a carnivore that eats ...