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This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon's 2023 sport bottomfish fishery.
We're looking for ways to make our Recreation Report even more useful. Take a six-minute survey to tell us what...
This newsletter provides a summary of Oregon’s 2023 sport halibut fishery.
Check out the fishing, clamming, crabbing and hunting regulation updates for 2024. These new regulations are highlighted in yellow in...
The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the...
Includes lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.
Includes lakes in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and the Three Sisters, Waldo Lake and Mt. Washington wilderness areas.
Includes lakes in the Winema and Rogue River national forests, and the Sky Lakes and Mountain Lake wilderness areas.
This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.
Includes lakes in the Willamette National Forest and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
Includes lakes in the Mt. Hood National Forest and the Bull of the Woods and Roaring River wilderness areas.
Fall salmon fishing seasons in rivers along Oregon’s coast from Necanicum River to the Winchuck River depend on the outlook...
Follow this page for background on steelhead management, to provide feedback and learn about decisions when they happen for the...
Here's a quick summary of the major fishing and big game hunting regulation changes for 2023.
Wild steelhead mortalities are generally low under normal fishing regulations. But with several years of low runs, many anglers...
"I was out hunting near a reserve, and I shot a white-tailed deer. I didn’t know it was a white-tailed...
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...
Each year over 9 million Oregonians and visitors head to hills – and the desert, and the beach – to...
Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.
In some Oregon state waters catch and release fishing is required in order to protect valuable fish resources. In most...
See the Oregon records for both coldwater and warmwater game fish. And, find the forms to submit if you think you've...