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
Effective January 12, 2026:
- Coquille River (mainstem), Coquille River Middle Fork, Coquille River North Fork, and Coquille River South Fork to USFS boundary near Powers: use of bait allowed year round.
Effective February 1, 2026:
- Mainstem Umpqua River: Retention of all wild Chinook is prohibited.
- North Umpqua River: Harvest of wild Chinook is restricted to one wild adult Chinook per day and ten wild adults per season from February 1 through June 30, 2026.
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 2/11/2026
Sturgeon
- Except as listed below, the retention of sturgeon is closed. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed.
- See 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for sanctuary closure areas. All other permanent rules apply. Please see e-regulations.
- The annual statewide bag limit is two fish and is applicable to any/all 2026 retention fisheries.
BONNEVILLE POOL
- Season: Open Monday, February 16.
- Area: Mainstem Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam, and all adjacent tributaries.
- Legal size: 38-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).
- Daily bag limit: One fish (applicable to any/all 2026 sturgeon retention fisheries).
- Annual bag limit: Two fish (applicable to any/all 2026 sturgeon retention fisheries).
THE DALLES POOL
- Season: Open Monday, February 16.
- Area: Mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day 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).
- Daily bag limit: One fish (applicable to any/all 2026 sturgeon retention fisheries).
- Annual bag limit: Two fish (applicable to any/all 2026 sturgeon retention fisheries).
COLUMBIA RIVER ACTION NOTICES
COLUMBIA RIVER MANAGEMENT FACT SHEETS
COLUMBIA RIVER INFORMATION
COLUMBIA RIVER DAM COUNTS
Marine Zone
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is needed for most recreational anglers fishing in the ocean. Check the Ocean Endorsement page for more information.
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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