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Two-rods approved for Clackamas, Willamette rivers

Effective March 1 through Aug. 15 anglers with a two-rod validation will be able to use two rods for all species except sturgeon.

May 1, 2-rods allowed in NW Zone

Beginning May 1, in the NW Zone, the use of two fishing rods while fishing for both hatchery spring chinook and hatchery steelhead is allowed with 2-rod validation.

Sturgeon Fishing Closed in Gilbert RIver

Sturgeon angling closed, including catch-and-release.

Lower Columbia opens to sturgeon retention May 14

The season will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through June 4 from Buoy 10 to the Wauna power lines. No sturgeon fishing allowed after 2 p.m. on days open to retention.

Spring Chinook Opening April 28 in the Snake River

The Snake River from Dug Bar boat ramp upstream to the deadline below Hell’s Canyon Dam is open seven (7) days per week, beginning Saturday, April 28, 2018 until further notice.

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Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon

Rio Grande Turkey Hunt
Planning your spring turkey hunt?

The 2018 Spring Turkey Hunting Forecast can help. Get the skinny on how the upcoming season is shaping up in areas around the state. If you’re new to turkey hunting, here’s how to do it.

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Family Fishing
Take the family fishing this year
You bring the family, we'll supply the know-how. And the fish!

We host dozens of free family fishing events throughout the state. We’ll supply equipment for the day, and our staff and volunteers will show you how to use it. Prefer to try it on your own? Watch our beginning trout fishing video series.

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Fishing

Find out when, where and how to fish for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass, halibut, rock fish and dozens of other species.

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Game Bird Hunting
Game Bird Hunting

Learn more about hunting opportunities for upland birds (pheasant, chukar, quail) and waterfowl (ducks and geese).

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Crabbing & Clamming
Crabbing & Clamming

Get all the how-to and where-to information you'll need to dig, rake and set pots for clams and crabs.

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Big Game Hunting
Big Game Hunting

From applying for a tag, to stalking a deer or elk, learn the techniques and opportunities for hunting big game.

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Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Learn more about Oregon's native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

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Recreation Report
Recreation Report

Catch up on the latest information about current fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Updated weekly.

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Upcoming ODFW Workshops and Events
Big Game Hunting
Learn to Shoot

Hunter Education Class - For Women Only - Hermiston

VFW Hall, 45 W Cherry Ave, Hermiston, OR
April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 19
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm; May 19th 8:00 am- 12:00
$10.00
A photo of a man and young boy standing in the surf. The man has a fishing rod with the line cast out into the ocean.
Fishing
Learn to Fish

Surf Perch Workshop Cape Lookout - WORKSHOP IS FULL

Cape Lookout State Park, 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141
April 28, 2018
8:00 am - 12:00pm
Free
Free fishing at Canby Pond
Fishing
Learn to Fish

Family Fishing at Devils Lake!

Regatta Park
April 28, 2018
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free