ODFW Articles
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How to fish
Not all of Oregon’s high elevation lakes support fish populations. To help create fisheries in some of these off-road areas...
Where to fish
Lane County offers so much to explore — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and streams. The Willamette...
wildlife viewing
In late September, deer and elk begin their annual migration to wintering grounds, and often have to cross roads and...
How to clam and crab
Oregon estuaries are rich with many species of clams, although only a few of these species are commonly harvested. Gaper...
How to fish
More fish are probably lost because of improperly tied knots than any other single reason. Yet anglers who spend hours...
A new free "Beaches Pass" is required to park at the beaches on weekends and holidays until Labor Day (Sept. 1, 2025), in addition to the longtime required Wildlife Area Parking Permit ($10 daily/$30 annually).
Where to fish
The north Willamette area includes the Columbia River from Bonneville downstream to St. Helens and the lower Willamette Basin north...
Where to fish
The central area follows the Deschutes River Basin along the eastern slope of the Cascades, and includes the middle reaches...
How to fish
Where-to and how-to fish in Oregon
Fishing isn’t hard, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Here’s the information you’ll need to get...