Fishing regulation updates
These updated rules were adopted after the current regulation booklet was printed, and supersede those printed regulations. Always check for regulation updates before fishing.
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Northwest
Regulation updates as of January 3, 2025.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
Aggregate: The total number of fish or shellfish in a bag limit. Generally used where several species make up a combined bag limit, or where a single species bag limit is set for the combined harvest from a specified group of water bodies.
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
For more information contact your local ODFW office:
- Tillamook North Coast Watershed District Office (503) 842-2741 (north of the Salmon River).
- Newport District Office Annex (541) 812-8689 (Salmon River south to Umpqua Basin).
Southwest Zone
Regulation updates as of January 3, 2025.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
Temporary harvest restrictions on Illinois, Rogue rivers for winter steelhead seasonTemporary wild winter steelhead harvest limits are in place for the Rogue-South Coast winter steelhead season (Dec. 1, 2024 – Apr. 30, 2025):
Take the regulations with youWe have created a summary of the current permanent and special regulations for coastal fall salmon seasons for each river/basin that you can view on a cell phone.
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Aggregate: The total number of fish or shellfish in a bag limit. Generally used where several species make up a combined bag limit, or where a single species bag limit is set for the combined harvest from a specified group of water bodies.
Illinois River
- December 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025: In areas of the Illinois River that are open for steelhead angling by permanent rules, retention of wild steelhead is prohibited.
North Umpqua River
- February 1 - June 30: In areas open to to retention of wild Chinook by permanent rule, the daily bag limit for adult wild Chinook salmon is one fish and no more than 10 adult wild Chinook salmon may be kept for the period of February 1 through June 30.
Rogue River
- In areas open for Chinook salmon angling by permanent rules, the Southwest Zone bag limits apply.
- December 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025:
- From the mouth of the Rogue River upstream to the mouth of the Illinois River no more than one wild steelhead may be retained for the period.
- From the mouth of the Illinois River upstream to the Cole Rivers Hatchery Dam, retention of wild steelhead is prohibited.
Umpqua River (Mainstem)
- February 1 - June 30: Retention of wild Chinook salmon is prohibited.
- For more information, contact your local ODFW office:
- Central Point, Rogue Watershed District (541) 826-8774
- Charleston Field Office (541) 888-5515
- Roseburg Umpqua Watershed District Office (541) 440-3353
- Gold Beach Field Office (541) 247-7605
Willamette Zone
Regulation updates as of January 3, 2025.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
For more information contact your local ODFW office:
- Clackamas (971) 673-6000
- Corvallis (541) 757-4186
- Springfield (541) 726-3515
Central Zone
Regulation updates as of October 30, 2024.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
For more information contact your local ODFW office:
- The Dalles (541) 296-4628
- Prineville (541) 447-5111
- Bend (541) 388-6363
Southeast Zone
Regulation updates as of Jan. 2, 2024.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
For more information contact your local ODFW office:
- Hines (541) 573-6582
- Lakeview (541) 947-2950
- Ontario (541) 889-6975
- Klamath Falls (541) 883-5732
- La Grande (541) 963-2138
Northeast Zone
Regulation updates as of October 31, 2024.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
McKay Creek
- Reminder: McKay Creek is closed to angling for salmon and steelhead by permanent rule.
For more information contact your local ODFW office:
- Enterprise (541) 426-3279
- John Day (541) 575-1167
- La Grande (541) 963-2138
- Pendleton (541) 276-2344
Snake Zone
Regulation updates as of Oct. 9, 2023.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
- For more information contact your local ODFW office:
- Enterprise (541) 426-3279
Columbia Zone
Regulation updates as of January 2, 2025.
The following regulations reflect changes or additions to the permanent regulations listed in the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations. All other permanent regulations remain in effect. Please see e-regulations.
Columbia River
Sturgeon
- Except as listed below, the retention of sturgeon is closed. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed.
- See 2025 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for legal size, daily and annual bag limits and sanctuary closure areas. Please see e-regulations.
- The annual statewide bag limit is two fish and is applicable to any/all 2025 retention fisheries.
JOHN DAY POOL
- Season: Opens Monday, Jan. 1, seven days a week until quota.
- Area: Mainstem Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam, and all adjacent tributaries.
- Legal size: 43-inch minimum and 54-inch maximum fork length (fork length is measured in a straight line from the tip of the nose to the fork in the caudal fin (tail) with the fish laying on its side on a flat surface, with the tape measure/ruler positioned flat under the fish.
- Bag limit: One fish daily.
COLUMBIA RIVER ACTION NOTICES
COLUMBIA RIVER MANAGEMENT FACT SHEETS
COLUMBIA RIVER INFORMATION
COLUMBIA RIVER DAM COUNTS
Marine Zone
Looking for the latest crabbing and clamming updates?
Regulation updates as of August 23, 2024
These are in-season regulation changes adopted on a temporary or emergency basis or adopted after the regulation book was printed. Please see e-regulations for permanent regulations.
Recreational Fixed-Gear Fishing Fleet Advisory (pdf) (posted August 23, 2024)
OCEAN SALMON
See the Oregon ocean salmon sport regulations page
PACIFIC HALIBUT
See the pacific halibut page
SPORT BOTTOMFISH
See the sport bottomfish seasons page
Reminders
Yelloweye and quillback rockfish are prohibited at all times and in all waters.
Cabezon are prohibited from January 1 - June 30, 2025.
Every vessel fishing for or possessing bottomfish, Pacific halibut, or flatfish in the ocean must have a functional descending device on board, regardless of depth. The device must be used to release any rockfish outside of 30 fathoms.
For more information contact your local ODFW office:
Marine Resources Program Main Office (541) 867-4741
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