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Buying a license or permit
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Buy licenses/tags online and print them immediately from any printer—or choose electronic tagging to carry your documents and tag...
How to fish
Ice fishing is becoming increasingly popular in Oregon as anglers look for new ways to enjoy fishing year-round. Here are some...
How to fish
Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.
How to fish
In some Oregon state waters catch and release fishing is required in order to protect valuable fish resources. In most...
The Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program, funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, pays anglers...
Where to fish
See the Oregon records for both coldwater and warmwater game fish. And, find the forms to submit if you think you've...
Where to fish
Trout is Oregon's most popular game fish. Learn how to identify them, and some tips for catching them.
How to fish
Bottomfishing off the Oregon Coast has become increasingly popular in recent years, and this trend continued in 2018 when a...
How to fish
Minimal gear, aggressive fish and plenty of bank fishing opportunity – just three reasons to try coho fishing.
wildlife viewing
In late September, deer and elk begin their annual migration to wintering grounds, and often have to cross roads and...
How to fish
The Buoy 10 fishery, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, offers anglers a chance to catch Chinook and coho...
Where to fish
Hiking or camping plans getting in the way of fishing this weekend? Going to be busy kayaking or going to...
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
Where to fish
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and the Three Sisters, Waldo Lake and Mt. Washington wilderness areas.
Where to fish
This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.
Where to fish
If you’re not jazzed about going fishing this weekend, you’d better check to make sure you’ve still got a pulse!...
Where to fish
Oregon is recognized for its wide array of fishing opportunities and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) encourages...
How to fish
Wipers, a cross between striped and white bass, reach prodigious proportions in the productive waters of Ana Reservoir. Their size...