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Effective February 14th, retention of white sturgeon is prohibited on parts of the mainstem Columbia River.
Razor clamming is now open from the Columbia River to Tillamook Head south of Seaside.
Effective Feb 1 through June 30, 2020, retention of hatchery Chinook salmon is allowed on the mainstem Umpqua River. Retention of wild Chinook salmon is prohibited.
Beginning Jan. 1, crabbers will need to mark their floating buoys with their name, and phone number, address or ODFW angler ID.
Effective Jan. 1, the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day pools are open to sturgeon retention, until quotas are reached.
Effective through March 31, 2020, all steelhead fishing is closed from McNary Dam to the OR/WA border.
Effective through April 30, 2020, the daily bag limit is one hatchery steelhead.
Steelhead, fall Chinook and coho bag limits reduced to one per day through April 30, 2020.
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Hunt, Fish, Explore Oregon
Free Fishing Weekend Feb 15-16
Yes, there’s good fishing in winter
Winter steelhead on the coast, for starters. But don’t overlook ice fishing for perch and trout in the colder parts of the state and early season stocked trout in the warmer parts. FFW is a great time to introduce friends or family members to your favorite fishing adventures – no license, tag or validation needed to fish anywhere in Oregon. (All other regulations and closures apply.)
A guide to recreating responsibly
Oregon turns 161 years old this year. What better way for hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers to show some love than to help ensure that this place, and it’s fish, wildlife and their habitats, can be celebrated for years to come.
Plan for water levels, pick a “home water” and 8 more
Now's the time of year to think about winter steelhead fishing. But success will depend on more than just the right rod and reel. Having a good strategy for finding fish will help you catch more steelhead this winter.
Find out when, where and how to fish for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass, halibut, rock fish and dozens of other species.
Learn more about hunting opportunities for upland birds (pheasant, chukar, quail) and waterfowl (ducks and geese).
Get all the how-to and where-to information you'll need to dig, rake and set pots for clams and crabs.
From applying for a tag, to stalking a deer or elk, learn the techniques and opportunities for hunting big game.
Learn more about Oregon's native birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Catch up on the latest information about current fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Updated weekly.
Upcoming ODFW Workshops and Events
Denman Wildlife Area, Touville Rd
Feb 29, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm
FREE
569 Hanley Rd, Central Point, OR
March 21 and 28 - this is a 2 day workshop
9:00am - 3:00pm (both days)
$20 for 1 day, or $35 when you sign up for both days
Learn to Game Bird Hunt
White River Wildlife Area
April 4, 2020
8:45am - approx 4:00pm
$10/youth