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Need to figure out controlled hunts, find a place to clam, learn how to fish or get directions to a wildlife area? We've got information on all that and more, straight from ODFW biologists and other accomplished hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers. 

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How to fish

This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.

And we need your help

We're looking for ways to make our Recreation Report even more useful. Take a six-minute survey to tell us what...

Halibut
How to fish

This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.

Regulation changes you should know about

Check out the fishing, clamming, crabbing and hunting regulation updates for 2024. These new regulations are highlighted in yellow in...

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Where to fish
Required for steelhead anglers; season begins Dec. 1

The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the...

Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes 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

Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.

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Where to fish

This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.

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Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.

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Where to fish

Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.

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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

Fall salmon fishing seasons in rivers along Oregon’s coast from Necanicum River to the Winchuck River depend on the outlook...

Where to fish

Follow this page for background on steelhead management, to provide feedback and learn about decisions when they happen for the...

How to fish
What's new for 2023

Here's a quick summary of the major fishing and big game hunting regulation changes for 2023.

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How to fish
Help protect wild fish during historic low runs

Wild steelhead mortalities are generally low under normal fishing regulations. But with several years of low runs, many anglers...

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How to hunt big game

"I was out hunting near a reserve, and I shot a white-tailed deer. I didn’t know it was a white-tailed...

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How to fish
Our tips for new or novice anglers

Fishing isn’t hard, but it can be confusing to know how to begin. Here’s a step-by-step approach to get from...

Creating a purchase group allows you to buy licenses, tags and other documents for family and friends, both online and at agents. After...

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Each year over 9 million Oregonians and visitors head to hills – and the desert, and the beach – to...

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How to fish

Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.

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How to fish

In some Oregon state waters catch and release fishing is required in order to protect valuable fish resources. In most...

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...