Spearfishing for smallmouth bass allowed in Coquille River June 1-Oct. 31.

Angling prohibited June 1-Sept. 30 at mouth of all Umpqua River tributaries from Scottsburg Bridge to River Forks boat ramp.

Effective June 1 through June 15, angling for and retention of all salmon and steelhead is prohibited in the mainstem Columbia River.

Razor clamming reopens from north jetty Siuslaw River to Seal Rock;

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.

Additional Resources

ODFW collects salmon and steelhead harvest statistics from rivers and streams throughout the state. This data can help you pinpoint productive fisheries.

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.

One of our favorite web resources for tying the most common fishing knots.