5 Alerts
X
Mussel harvest is closed from the south jetty of the Coquille River to the CA border.
Effective 9/19 to 12/31, Chinook and coho retention are open from Buoy 10 to the Hwy 395 bridge.
Crabbing open to nonresidents from Cape Falcon south.
ODFW offices close to public access
Beginning March 23, all ODFW offices will be closed to visitors. ODFW staff will be available by phone and email.
ODFW hatcheries closed to public, visitors
Effective March 18, all state-owned fish hatcheries are closed to public access and visitors. Trout stocking in lakes and ponds continues for now.
Fishing
Licensing Info
Fishing licenses are valid from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. You can begin buying your next year's license on Dec. 1 of the prior year. If you have questions, please call ODFW licensing staff at 503-947-6101.
2020 sport fishing license, tag and permit fees
Licenses
Annual Angling License
Resident* $44.00
Nonresident $110.50
* Resident is defined as a person who has resided in Oregon at least six months immediately prior to applying for a license, tag or permit. See the e-regulations for more details.
Sports Pac
includes fishing, shellfish and hunting license; combined angling tag; spring turkey, cougar,
general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations
Resident $196.50
Resident with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $206.25
Nonresident N/A
Combined Angling and Hunting
Resident $73.00
Nonresident N/A
Endorsements and validations
Two-rod Validation
Resident/Nonresident $28.00
Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident/Nonresident $9.75, when purchased with angling license
$11.75 when purchased separately
Learn where and for what you need this endorsement
Tags
Adult Combined Angling Tag
required if fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut
Resident $46.00
Nonresident $66.00
Hatchery Salmon/Steelhead Harvest Card
Resident/Nonresident $33.00
Youth licenses
Youth License (12-17 years old)
includes fishing, hunting and shellfish license and Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident/Nonresident $10.00
Youth Sports Pac
includes fishing, shellfish and hunting license; combined angling tag; spring turkey, cougar,
general or controlled bear tag, elk and deer tags; upland bird and waterfowl validations and the Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident $55.00
Nonresident N/A
Youth Tags
Youth Angling Combined Angling Tag
Resident/Nonresident $5.00
Resident Senior and Pioneer Licenses
Senior Angling
70 years old and Oregon resident for at least 5 years
Resident $29.00
Nonresident N/A
Senior Combination
70 years old and Oregon resident for at least 5 years
Resident $47.50
Nonresident N/A
Pioneer Combination
65 years old and Oregon resident for at least 50 years;
includes fishing and hunting license and Columbia River Basin Endorsement. Available only at ODFW offices that sell licenses.
Resident $6.00
Nonresident N/A
Disabled Veteran and Uniformed Service Member licenses
Uniformed Services Angling
Resident N/A
Nonresident $44.00
Disabled Veteran Combination
includes Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident FREE
Nonresident N/A
Resident Disabled Veteran License Application
Daily/multi-day licenses,
includes Combined Angling Tag
One Day Angling
Resident/Nonresident $23.00
Two Day Angling
Resident/Nonresident $42.00
Three Day Angling
Resident/Nonresident $59.50
Seven Day Angling
Resident N/A
Nonresident $93.50
Daily Angling and Shellfish Combo
Resident/Nonresident $32.50
Three-day Shellfish
Resident N/A
Nonresident $19.00
Columbia River Basin Endorsement (each day)
Resident/Nonresident $1.00
Learn where and for what you need this endorsement
Other permits and applications
Duplicate License, Tag, or Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Wildlife Area Parking Permit
Daily $10.00
Annual $30.00
Waterway Access Permit*- Nonmotorized Boats
Resident/Nonresident:
one year permit $19
two years permit $ 32
* replaces Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit for nonmotorized boats
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit - Motorized Boats
Resident N/A
Nonresident $22.00
Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit*
includes disabled clam digging
FREE
Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit
*Regular fishing license and tags are still required.
Explore Related Articles
Where to fish
The southwest area follows Interstate 5 from Drain south to the Oregon-California border and includes the communities of Grants Pass,...
Where to fish
This schedule includes lakes in the Deschutes National Forest and the Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness areas.
how to hunt
Oregon is facing an unprecedented wildfire season and the area where you had planned to hunt, fish or recreate may be...
How to fish
How to fish
Bass are an increasingly popular game fish even in a state noted for its native salmon, steelhead and trout. Bass...
How to fish
There are several ways to begin your fishing journey – you can join a friend or family member on their...
How to fish
It's important to be able to distinguish between the most commonly encountered rockfish. Knowing what you've caught, and how many...
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.
Current conditions and opportunities to fish, hunt and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.