Umatilla River Chinook retention closed Oct. 18

From Oct. 18 through Nov.

Northern Pike Minnow season extended through Oct 12

The season for the Sport Reward Fishery associated with the Northern Pikeminnow Management Program has been extended through October 12. It was initially planned to end Sept.

Mussel harvest reopens coastwide

Mussel harvesting is now open from the Washington border to the California border. 

Angling closed on the lowest reach of Eagle Creek in the Clackamas basin

Sept. 27 through Oct. 31 angling is closed on Eagle Creek from SE Dowty Road downstream to the Clackamas River Confluence. 

Spencer creek closes to fishing Sept. 30 to protect salmon

Sept. 30 will be the last day to fish on Spencer Creek this year, as this tributary of the Klamath River will be closed as of Oct. 1 to protect spawning fall Chinook salmon.

Oct. 4 opener for wild adult fall Chinook salmon in the Snake

ODFW, in coordination with co-managers, will reopen harvest of wild (adipose-intact) fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River effective Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Recreation Report

November 6, 2025

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ODFW Weekly Recreation Report

Includes updates to fishing, hunting, crabbing, clamming, and wildlife viewing.

Nov 6, 2025

 

Eastern Oregon Rocky Mtn second season and General West Cascade elk kick off Saturday, Nov. 8. Don't forget to pick up your tag by Nov. 7!

Buck deer season closes on Nov. 7 in western Oregon. Reminder, youth age 12-17 who have not yet filled their general Western Oregon deer or W. High Cascade (119A) tag can hunt Nov. 8-9, too.

Make plans to get your deer or elk tested for CWD, by visiting check stations open in early November or another option (field office, taxidermist or meat processor.)

Browse the Big game hunting forecast 2025 to learn what to expect this season.

Check the Game Bird Hunting forecast 2025 as bird hunting seasons continue thru late January 2026.

NEW turkey hunting opportunity: Now through February 28, 2026, hunters may obtain a beardless turkey permit to allow the harvest of three hen wild turkeys or turkeys without a visible beard. See page 26 of the Game Bird regulations. This is a private land only hunt with separate regulations from the standard fall turkey hunt.

Fall bird migration is in full flight. Keep your eyes peeled! .

Find the weekly trout stocking schedule here.

Best bets for weekend fishing:

In some exciting news for anglers, wild coho seasons have been extended in the Alsea, Siletz and Yaquina Rivers. Check in season regulations for dates. Fall Chinook is also open on the Mid-coast. Check water levels on the Salmon, Siletz, Yaquina, Alsea, Yachats, and Siuslaw. Fishing remains fair overall with fish being caught in most of our basins.

Fall is a great time to fish the Crooked and Metolius Rivers and steelhead anglers have been doing well on the lower Deschutes all the way up to Mecca Flat.

Reports of good dry fly action in the mornings lately on the lower Deschutes between Maupin and Warm Springs. Nymphing has been consistent as well.

Anglers report excellent fall fly fishing for bass at Davis Lake.

These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

Klamath River Basin: These are exciting times for the Klamath River as salmon return after four hydroelectric dams were removed! Anglers are reminded that all salmon fishing remains closed in the Oregon portion of the Klamath River Basin to support salmon recovery. Other regulations in place will help protect salmon as they return: Spencer Creek closed to fishing early this year (Sept. 30 rather than Oct. 31) to protect spawning Chinook. Other Klamath River tributaries (Williamson, Wood, Sprague) are routinely closed to all angling Nov. 1–May 21 to protect spawning redband trout and these closures will offer additional protection for returning salmon.

Hunter Education:

Hunter safety courses and field days are offered in-person or online, with an in-person field day. Find a course in your area and get a jump on it for the 2026 season!

For adults: Waterfowl workshops and events are happening in your area. Learn new tips & techniques and bring a friend! ODFW classes and workshops run statewide, throughout the year, designed for adults 18 and older. Take advantage of future learning opportunities.