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Fishhawk Lake Recreation Club was created in 1967 as a non-profit corporation called Fishhawk Lake Estates, later changed to its existing name of Fishhawk Lake Recreation Club, Inc. (FLRC). It was formed before there was a state recognized legal definition of a Homeowners Association. However, inasmuch that all of the current legal requirements are met, the State Supreme Court holds that FLRC is a de-facto Homeowners Association and has the authority to act as one.
Fishhawk Lake Recreation
Club consists of 305 platted lots on approximately 300 acres of land. Of
its 305 lots, 13 lots are owned and maintained by FLRC and required for the
infrastructure of the entire Plat, 35 lots have been acquired by FLRC
through legal action, and 257 lots are privately held. The
privately held lots include 135 with permanent residences, vacation homes and
cabins, and the balance are both lakefront and secondary lots without buildings. The average size lot is 10,000 sq. ft.
FLRC
is governed by
a nine member Board of Trustees elected by the property owners at an annual
meeting. Board of Trustee Members
serve three year terms in compliance with the ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
2004/2005
HOA dues $1035.00
Yearly dues and
assessment are due and payable by September 1.
Dues pay for:
One full-time caretaker, one part-time caretaker, and one part-time
office position wages and expenses. Maintenance
and repair of all club facilities. Water
service and operation of sewer and water treatment facilities.
Legal and accounting fees. Newsletter/minutes printing and postage.
Dredging and weed control, several social functions throughout the year and
overall operating expenses of
Additional Dues and
Assessment information may be found in the FLRC By-laws on this website.
Fishhawk Lake is unique
for three reasons. The lake is one of the few, if any, that exist in
Northwest Oregon, it is a private lake, and it is a man-made lake. The
lake is about 1-1/4 miles long and has about 2-3/4 miles of shoreline. It is approximately 100 acres in size and some 800 ft. above
sea level. Three springs and a mountain
fed stream assure a year round flow of water into the lake. The primary feeder
stream is Fishhawk Creek, entering at the east end of the lake and exiting at
the west end of the lake. The lake depth
is about four feet where the creek enters, to about 30 feet where the creek
exits. An
earthen dam, 395’ long and 35’ high, is located at the west end of the lake,
featuring a 42’ diameter, 20' deep "Glory Hole"
spillway, that maintains the desired lake water level.
A 200' long, state of the art fish ladder, containing a series of stair-stepped
pools, provides for steelhead and salmon access to the lake.
Electricity is supplied
by West Oregon Electric Cooperative. Telephone
Service is provided by CenturyTel. Trash collection is provided by Waste Management of Oregon,
Inc.
FLRC is located in a
scenic recreational paradise.
The lake is home and serves as a breeding ground for native Cutthroat Trout,
Steelhead, and various species of Salmon, predominately the Coho. The annual
migration and spawning runs of Salmon and Steelhead can be observed in several
sections of the lake. In reference to angling, the lake is designated by ODFW
as a Catch and Release lake only and special angling regulations apply. Please
read the 'Fishing Regs' in the newsletter section of this web site for updates.
Wildlife and
waterfowl are abundant. Ocean
fishing out of Astoria and Warrenton is about an hour’s drive from FLRC, as
well as the beaches at Seaside and Cannon Beach.
The Columbia River is within one mile of the public boat launch in
Clatskanie, a 19 mile drive.
FLRC has its own
recreational facilities –two horseshoe pits, volleyball, basketball, a tennis
court, two docks and a boat ramp, a clubhouse for indoor activities, a picnic
area, a childrens play area, and a small beach and swimming area.
These facilities are for the use of members and their guests only.
Schools:
Those children residing in Columbia County attend schools in the Vernonia
School District, and those children residing in Clatsop County attend schools in
the Jewell School District. Bus
service is provided by the school districts.
Shopping/Dining:
Birkenfeld, approximately 5 miles from FLRC, has a tavern and a small general store/deli,
stocked with most of the basic grocery and hardware items.
Clatskanie, approximately 19 miles from FLRC, is the closest town with a
comprehensive list of services and facilities.
Churches:
There are three churches in the area.
Emergency Services:
The main Mist/Birkenfeld Fire station is located in a new facility
approximately 6 miles from FLRC on Highway 202.
A sub-station is located on the west end of the lake.
A helipad is located adjacent to the sub-station.
Fire hydrants are located throughout the FLRC area.
FLRC is very fortunate to have a resident EMT, and another EMT located
within 3 miles of the lake.