8 Alerts

Two rods allowed on parts of Coos, Rogue rivers

Beginning Aug.1, anglers fishing for Chinook and hatchery coho and steelhead may use two rods with a two rod validation.

Tributary areas on Umpqua to close July 28

Areas within a 200-foot radius from the mouths of all tributaries on parts of the mainstem Umpqua River will close to all fishing beginning Saturday, July 28.

North Umpqua fly water closes to afternoon fishing

Beginning Aug. 6 through Sept. 3, the fly area on the North Umpqua River will close to all fishing from 2 p.m. to one hour before sunrise.

Trout limits removed in Thief Valley Reservoir

Daily bag and possession limits for trout are removed with no minimum size.

Angling closed in Deschutes River

Angling prohibited for all species

Parts of Columbia River closed

Angling for all species is prohibited

North Coast Rec Ocean Salmon fishing closes

Recreational ocean salmon fishing closes North of Cape Falcon effective 11:59 PM on Sunday, Aug 12.

Hancock lands in NE OR close to public access

All NE Oregon Hancock Forest Management owned lands will be closed to all public access as of midnight Aug. 12, 2018

Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon

New electronic license system

Get your 2019 license on paper or phone

ODFW will be launching a new electronic license system on Dec. 1 when 2019 fishing and hunting licenses go on sale. Under the new system you’ll be able to print your license at home or download it to your phone. And traditionalists will still be able to buy their license at an ODFW office or participating vendor.

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Summer days mean warmwater fishing

The two just go together

Smallmouth bass in the Umpqua River, walleye in the upper Columbia, bluegill in Empire Lakes, largemouth bass in Henry Hagg Lake, stripers in the Smith River – take your pick! There are great warmwater fisheries in every corner of the state. Our fish biologist have shared the best opportunities in this week’s Recreation Report.

Check the Recreation Report