Fishing
Oregon’s year-round fishing spans the state from native redband trout in eastern deserts to rockfish and halibut in ocean waters – with lots of salmon, steelhead, trout and warmwater fishing in between. Whether your plans take you to a nearby neighborhood pond or to one of the state’s premiere fishing destinations, there will be a place for you to fish in Oregon every day of the year.
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How to fish
More people in Oregon fish for trout than for any other kind of fish. Anglers can experience a lifetime of...
How to fish
Attend an ODFW family fishing event or DYI
We make it easy to take your family fishing – with free fishing events, recommended family-friendly fishing locations, and how-tos on...
How to fish
Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence...
Where to fish
We've asked our fish biologists throughout the state to pick their favorite family fishing locations. These spots are great for...
How to fish
Bass are an increasingly popular game fish even in a state noted for its native salmon, steelhead and trout. Bass...
Where to fish
Whether it's a 6-inch bluegill or a trophy-size bass, Oregon's warmwater fish offer anglers of all ages a variety of...
Additional Resources
Check salmon/steelhead harvest statistics
ODFW collects salmon and steelhead harvest statistics from rivers and streams throughout the state. This data can help you pinpoint productive fisheries.
Fish Counts at Major Dams and Fish Traps
The number of fish passing over dams can be a good indicator of how many fish are in the river and how the run is progressing.
Animated Knots by Grog
One of our favorite web resources for tying the most common fishing knots.
Check out the Latest Recreation Report
Current conditions and opportunities to fish, hunt and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.