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Daily possession limits and length requirements for trout removed
Retention of white sturgeon opens on Saturday, September 21, 2019 and Saturday, September 28, 2019 (two days)
The bottomfish fishery is open to all depth beginning Sept. 3, with a general marine species bag limit of 5 fish.
Effective Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, steelhead retention prohibited.
Retention of copper, quillback, and china rockfish prohibited in recreational boat fishery
Effective September 1 through October 31, 2019, steelhead bag limits reduced in the NE zone
Hatchery Chinook salmon retention allowed effective Aug. 24.
The south coast razor clam closure has been extended north to the south jetty of the Umpqua River.
Sport anglers fishing from boats can no longer retain cabezon beginning Aug. 15.
All fishing is closed (including catch-and-release) in the Columbia River and the Deschutes River from Monday, Aug. 12 through Sept. 15.
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.
2019 sport fishing license, tag and permit fees
Licenses
Annual Angling License
Resident* $41.00
Nonresident $103.50
* 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 $188.50
Resident with Columbia River Basin Endorsement $198.25
Nonresident N/A
Combined Angling and Hunting
Resident $69.00
Nonresident N/A
Endorsements and validations
Two-rod Validation
Resident/Nonresident $24.50
Columbia River Basin Endorsement
Resident/Nonresident $9.75
Learn where and for what you need this endorsement
Tags
Adult Combined Angling Tag
required if fishing for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut
Resident $40.50
Nonresident $60.50
Hatchery Salmon/Steelhead Harvest Card
Resident/Nonresident $28.50
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 $27.00
Nonresident N/A
Senior Combination
70 years old and Oregon resident for at least 5 years
Resident $44.50
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 $41.00
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 $21.00
Two Day Angling
Resident/Nonresident $38.00
Three Day Angling
Resident/Nonresident $54.50
Seven Day Angling
Resident N/A
Nonresident $84.50
Columbia River Basin Endorsement (each day)
Resident/Nonresident $1.00
Learn where and for what you need this endorsement
Daily Angling and Shellfish Combination
Resident/Nonresident $30.50
Other permits and applications
Duplicate License, Tag, or Permit
Resident/Nonresident $2.00
Wildlife Area Parking Permit
Daily $10.00
Annual $30.00
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permit - Nonmotorized Boats
Resident/Nonresident $7.00
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.
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