Take the family fishing

2024 free family fishing events
 

Contact Name	Email / Info	Phone	Location	Nearest Town	Date	Time
Martyne Reesman	martyne.j.reesman@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 686-7864	Row River Nature Park	Cottage Grove	Saturday, April 6, 2024	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Michael Sinnott	Michael.Sinnott@odfw.oregon.gov	(503) 842-2741	Hebo Lake	Hebo	Saturday, April 20, 2024	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jack Morby	morby517@aol.com	(503) 704-1842	Sheridan Pond	Sheridan	Saturday, April 20, 2024	8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jack Morby	morby517@aol.com	(503) 704-1842	Trojan Lake	Trojan Park	Saturday, April 27, 2024	8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christine Clapp	christine.m.clapp@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 961-6386	Devils Lake	Regatta Park	Saturday, April 27, 2024	9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Martyne Reesman	martyne.j.reesman@odfw.oregon.gov	541-726-3515	Alton Baker Park	Eugene	Saturday, May 4, 2024	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lindsay Powell	Lindsay.J.Powell@odfw.oregon.gov	541-967-6798	Bikini Pond	Mayer State Park, Rowena	Saturday, May 4, 2024	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jack Morby	morby517@aol.com	(503) 704-1842	St. Louis Pond	Gervais	Saturday, May 4, 2024	8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Michael Sinnott	Michael.Sinnott@odfw.oregon.gov	(503) 842-2741	Vernonia Pond	Vernonia	Saturday, May 4, 2024	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lindsay Powell	Lindsay.J.Powell@odfw.oregon.gov	541-967-6798	Camp Baldwin Boy Scout Camp	Dufur	Saturday, May 11, 2024	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lindsay Powell	Lindsay.J.Powell@odfw.oregon.gov	541-967-6798	Middle Fork Settling Pond	Parkdale	Saturday, May 18, 2024	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Christine Clapp	christine.m.clapp@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 961-6386	Eckman Lake	Waldport	Saturday, May 18, 2024	8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Jon Gandy	jon.gandy@oregonstate.edu	(541) 475-3808	Sullivans Fish Pond	Madras	Wednesday, May 29, 2024	8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mike Hazen	michael.w.hazen@odfw.oregon.gov	(503) 455-2234	Gnat Creek Hatchery	Clatskanie	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Martyne Reesman	martyne.j.reesman@odfw.oregon.gov	541-726-3515	Alton Baker Park	Eugene	Saturday, June 1, 2024‌	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Adriana Morales	adriana.morales@usda.gov More information: English / Spanish	(503) 392-5135‌	Hebo Lake‌	Hebo‌	Saturday, June 1, 2024‌	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stephan Charette	stephan.r.charette@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 575-1167	Twin Ponds	Ukiah	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

These events will introduce kids, and their families and friends, to the fun of fishing.

At each event ODFW staff and volunteers will provide equipment, and teach new anglers how to rig their line, cast a rod, land a fish and identify their catch. This is a great opportunity for families to learn how to fish together and spend time in the outdoors.

Angling licenses are required for anyone 12 years old and older participating in Family Fishing Events

Free Fishing Weekend events
 

Contact Name	Email	Phone	Location	Nearest Town	Date	Time	Special Instructions
Martyne Reesman	martyne.j.reesman@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 686-7864	Alton Baker Park	Eugene	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser	Dorothy.Brown-Kwaiser@pgn.com	(503) 630-8139	Small Fry Lake, Promontory Park	Estacada	Saturday, June 1, 2024	10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Small Fry Lake is only open to anglers 17 years and younger
Wilbert Warren	wil@imhookedinc.org	(503) 453-0521	Henry Hagg Lake	Gaston	Saturday, June 1, 2024	7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Alejandro Mejia	Alejandro@longtom.org	512) 799-9403	West Kirk Park	Junction City	Saturday, June 1, 2024	8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gary Vonderohe	Gary.R.Vonderohe@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 888-5515	Tugman State Park (Eel Lake	Lakeside	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trisha McPherren	t.mcpherren@thprd.org	(503) 629-6340	Commonwealth Lake Park	Portland	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christine Clapp	christine.m.clapp@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 961-6386	Olalla Reservoir	Toledo	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	2024 fishing events flyer (pdf)
Christine Clapp	christine.m.clapp@odfw.oregon.gov	(541) 961-6386	Cleawox Lake	Florence	Saturday, June 1, 2024	9 a.m. - 2 p.m.	2024 fishing events flyer (pdf)
Wilbert Warren	wil@imhookedinc.org	(503) 453-0521	Henry Hagg Lake	Gaston	Sunday, June 2, 2024	7 a. m. - 3 a.m.

Angling licenses are not required for anyone during Free Fishing Days and who participates in Free Fishing Weekend Events

Oregon fishing zones

The Oregon Sport Fishing regulations are organized by zone and that's also how our where-to-fish information is organized. So find your zone, then click on it in the table of contents to discover nearby fishing opportunities. 

NORTHWEST ZONE

DIY FISHING

If you can’t attend a fishing event, it’s easy enough to learn on your own. We’ve pulled together the where-to and how-to resources you need to put together your own DIY fishing adventure.

HOW TO FISH

You know you want to go fishing, and maybe even when. Now you need some tips on how to do it. The How to fish for trout article and video series will walk you through everything you need to know – from what gear to buy, to how to cast a rod and land a fish, to how to clean and cook your fish. Many of these same tips will work for other species like bass and bluegill, too.

Learn how to fish for trout

WHERE TO FISH

Easy Angling in the Northwest Zone

This guide features 18 great places in the NW Zone for families to fish. From a handful of ponds doting the forested slopes, to dozens of dune lakes— many stocked with plump rainbow trout, and some that grow their own largemouth bass, perch, crappie and brown bullhead.

Each site selected for this guide includes day use areas, campgrounds and/or other amenities making them perfect destinations for a family outing.

Visit Easy Angling in the Northwest Zone

Weekly trout stocking schedule

Each year we stock dozens of area lakes, ponds and reservoirs with legal-size rainbow trout. Using our interactive trout stocking schedule to search by date, location or zone, it’s easy to find a nearby places to catch fish.

Visit the weekly trout stocking schedule for the NW Zone

Trout stocking maps

Use these Google-based trout stocking maps in conjunction with the trout stocking schedule to help plan your next fishing trip.

The stocking schedule will show you when some place is being stocked. The stocking maps will show you how to get there. In addition to directions, you’ll find helpful information for each waterbody, including amenities (restrooms, picnic tables), bank access, boat ramps, parking, fish species available.

Visit the stocking map for the Northwest zones (NW & Willamette)

Weekly Recreation Report

Updated weekly by our local biologists, the weekly Recreation Report describes the current water and fishing conditions at dozens of popular fishing locations.

Visit the Recreation Report for the NW Zone

SOUTHWEST ZONE

DIY FISHING

If you can’t attend a fishing event, it’s easy enough to learn on your own. We’ve pulled together the where-to and how-to resources you need to put together your own DIY fishing adventure.

HOW TO FISH

You know you want to go fishing, and maybe even when. Now you need some tips on how to do it. The How to fish for trout article and video series will walk you through everything you need to know – from what gear to buy, to how to cast a rod and land a fish, to how to clean and cook your fish. Many of these same tips will work for other species like bass and bluegill, too.

Learn how to fish for trout

WHERE TO FISH

Easy Angling in the Southwest Zone

This guide features 19 great places in the SW Zone for families to fish. Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Rogue and in lakes nestled in settings as varied as fir forest and wind-swept dune. Big reservoirs provide fishing for trout and for thriving populations of largemouth bass, catfish, perch and crappie. 

Each site selected for this guide includes day use areas, campgrounds and/or other amenities making them perfect destinations for a family outing.

Visit Easy Angling in the Southwest Zone

Weekly trout stocking schedule

Each year we stock dozens of area lakes, ponds and reservoirs with legal-size rainbow trout. Using our interactive trout stocking schedule to search by date, location or zone, it’s easy to find a nearby places to catch fish.

Visit the weekly trout stocking schedule for the SW Zone

Trout stocking maps

Use these Google-based trout stocking maps in conjunction with the trout stocking schedule to help plan your next fishing trip.

The stocking schedule will show you when some place is being stocked. The stocking maps will show you how to get there. In addition to directions, you’ll find helpful information for each waterbody, including, including amenities (restrooms, picnic tables), bank access, boat ramps, parking, fish species available.

Visit the stocking map for the SW Zone

Weekly Recreation Report 

Updated weekly by our local biologists, the weekly Recreation Report describes the current water and fishing conditions at dozens of popular fishing locations.

Visit the Recreation Report for the Zone

WILLAMETTE ZONE

DIY FISHING

If you can’t attend a fishing event, it’s easy enough to learn on your own. We’ve pulled together the where-to and how-to resources you need to put together your own DIY fishing adventure.

HOW TO FISH

You know you want to go fishing, and maybe even when. Now you need some tips on how to do it. The How to fish for trout article and video series will walk you through everything you need to know – from what gear to buy, to how to cast a rod and land a fish, to how to clean and cook your fish. Many of these same tips will work for other species like bass and bluegill, too.

Learn how to fish for trout

WHERE TO FISH

Easy Angling in the Willamette Zone

This guide features 16 great places in the Willamette Zone for families to fish. From picturesque mountain lakes to small neighbor ponds, this zone offers a variety of opportunities for trout, bass and bluegill.

Each site selected for this guide includes day use areas, campgrounds and/or other amenities making them perfect destinations for a family outing.

Visit Easy Angling in the Willamette Zone

Weekly trout stocking schedule

Each year we stock dozens of area lakes, ponds and reservoirs with legal-size rainbow trout. Using our interactive trout stocking schedule to search by date, location or zone, it’s easy to find a nearby places to catch fish.

Visit the weekly trout stocking schedule for the Willamette Zone

Trout stocking maps

Use these Google-based trout stocking maps in conjunction with the trout stocking schedule to help plan your next fishing trip.

The stocking schedule will show you when some place is being stocked. The stocking maps will show you how to get there. In addition to directions, you’ll find helpful information for each waterbody, including, including amenities (restrooms, picnic tables), bank access, boat ramps, parking, fish species available.

Visit the stocking map for the Northwest zones (NW & Willamette)

Weekly Recreation Report

Updated weekly by our local biologists, the weekly Recreation Report describes the current water and fishing conditions at dozens of popular fishing locations.

Visit the Recreation Report for the Willamette Zone

CENTRAL ZONE

DIY FISHING

If you can’t attend a fishing event, it’s easy enough to learn on your own. We’ve pulled together the where-to and how-to resources you need to put together your own DIY fishing adventure.

HOW TO FISH

You know you want to go fishing, and maybe even when. Now you need some tips on how to do it. The How to fish for trout article and video series will walk you through everything you need to know – from what gear to buy, to how to cast a rod and land a fish, to how to clean and cook your fish. Many of these same tips will work for other species like bass and bluegill, too.

Learn how to fish for trout

WHERE TO FISH

Easy Angling in the Central Zone

This guide features 16 great places in the Central Zone for families to fish. You may know central Oregon as a popular vacation Mecca, but it also offers approachable fishing in its picturesque rivers, lake and reservoirs.

Each site selected for this guide includes day use areas, campgrounds and/or other amenities making them perfect destinations for a family outing.

Visit Easy Angling in the Central Zone

Weekly trout stocking schedule

Each year we stock dozens of area lakes, ponds and reservoirs with legal-size rainbow trout. Using our interactive trout stocking schedule to search by date, location or zone, it’s easy to find a nearby places to catch fish.

Visit the weekly trout stocking schedule for the Central Zone

Trout stocking maps

Use these Google-based trout stocking maps in conjunction with the trout stocking schedule to help plan your next fishing trip.

The stocking schedule will show you when some place is being stocked. The stocking maps will show you how to get there. In addition to directions, you’ll find helpful information for each waterbody, including, including amenities (restrooms, picnic tables), bank access, boat ramps, parking, fish species available.

Visit the stocking map for the High Desert zones (Central and SE)

Weekly Recreation Report

Updated weekly by our local biologists, the weekly Recreation Report describes the current water and fishing conditions at dozens of popular fishing locations.

Visit the Recreation Report for the Central Zone

SOUTHEAST ZONE

DIY FISHING

There are no Family Fishing is this zone but it’s easy enough to learn to fish on your own. We’ve pulled together the where-to and how-to resources you need to put together your own DIY fishing adventure.

HOW TO FISH

You know you want to go fishing, and maybe even when. Now you need some tips on how to do it. The How to fish for trout article and video series will walk you through everything you need to know – from what gear to buy, to how to cast a rod and land a fish, to how to clean and cook your fish. Many of these same tips will work for other species like bass and bluegill, too.

Learn how to fish for trout

WHERE TO FISH

Easy Angling in the Southeast Zone

This guide features 15 great places in the SE Zone for families to fish. Wide open spaces and wild windy places characterize this zone. Nainbow trout live in its streams, including the Chewaucan River. And stocked rainbow and brown trout grow to trophy size in many of its lakes and reservoirs.

Each site selected for this guide includes day use areas, campgrounds and/or other amenities making them perfect destinations for a family outing.

Visit Easy Angling in the Southeast Zone

Weekly trout stocking schedule

Each year we stock dozens of area lakes, ponds and reservoirs with legal-size rainbow trout. Using our interactive trout stocking schedule to search by date, location or zone, it’s easy to find a nearby places to catch fish.

Visit the weekly trout stocking schedule for the SW Zone

Trout stocking maps

Use these Google-based trout stocking maps in conjunction with the trout stocking schedule to help plan your next fishing trip.

The stocking schedule will show you when some place is being stocked. The stocking maps will show you how to get there. In addition to directions, you’ll find helpful information for each waterbody, including, including amenities (restrooms, picnic tables), bank access, boat ramps, parking, fish species available.

Visit the stocking map for the High Desert zones (Central and SE)

Weekly Recreation Report

Updated weekly by our local biologists, the weekly Recreation Report describes the current water and fishing conditions at dozens of popular fishing locations.

Visit the Recreation Report for the SW Zone

NORTHEAST ZONE

DIY FISHING

If you can’t attend a fishing event, it’s easy enough to learn on your own. We’ve pulled together the where-to and how-to resources you need to put together your own DIY fishing adventure.

HOW TO FISH

You know you want to go fishing, and maybe even when. Now you need some tips on how to do it. The How to fish for trout article and video series will walk you through everything you need to know – from what gear to buy, to how to cast a rod and land a fish, to how to clean and cook your fish. Many of these same tips will work for other species like bass and bluegill, too.

Learn how to fish for trout

WHERE TO FISH

Easy Angling in the Northeast Zone

This guide features 15 great places in the NE Zone for families to fish. From stocked ponds along the Columbia River, to lakes and reservoirs framed by the Blue and Wallowa mountains, to the John Day River and its world class bass fishing.

Each site selected for this guide includes day use areas, campgrounds and/or other amenities making them perfect destinations for a family outing.

Visit Easy Angling in the Northeast Zone

Weekly trout stocking schedule

Each year we stock dozens of area lakes, ponds and reservoirs with legal-size rainbow trout. Using our interactive trout stocking schedule to search by date, location or zone, it’s easy to find a nearby places to catch fish.

Visit the weekly trout stocking schedule for the NE Zone

Trout stocking maps

Use these Google-based trout stocking maps in conjunction with the trout stocking schedule to help plan your next fishing trip.

The stocking schedule will show you when some place is being stocked. The stocking maps will show you how to get there. In addition to directions, you’ll find helpful information for each waterbody, including, including amenities (restrooms, picnic tables), bank access, boat ramps, parking, fish species available.

Visit the stocking map for the NE Zone

Weekly Recreation Report

Updated weekly by our local biologists, the weekly Recreation Report describes the current water and fishing conditions at dozens of popular fishing locations.

Visit the Recreation Report for the NE Zone