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
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
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
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
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
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
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
No temporary regulations in place. See permanent regulations.
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
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 1, 2026.
| 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
2026 Regulation Updates
Sturgeon
- Except as listed below, the retention of sturgeon is closed. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed.
- See 2026 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 2026 retention fisheries.
JOHN DAY POOL
- Season: Opens Thursday, Jan. 1 – Thursday, Apr. 30, seven days per week or until quota is met.
- Area: Mainstem Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam, and all adjacent tributaries.
- Daily bag limit: One fish.
- 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).
COLUMBIA RIVER ACTION NOTICES
COLUMBIA RIVER MANAGEMENT FACT SHEETS
COLUMBIA RIVER INFORMATION
COLUMBIA RIVER DAM COUNTS
Marine Zone
Regulation updates as of October 10, 2025.
| 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. |
OCEAN SALMON
See the Oregon ocean salmon sport regulations page
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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.
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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