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MARINE WILDLIFE VIEWING August 20, 2026 Recreating in drought and wildfire season - actions you can take to protect wildlife . For the most current fire closures and restrictions-- KNOW BEFORE YOU GO . The Oregon coast is a great place to come and view a variety of wildlife. Enjoy the great diversity of life: from giant whales and barking sea lions to majestic bald eagles and diving pelicans, to showy Harlequin ducks and flocking shorebirds, to the tiny anemones and crabs inhabiting tidepools. There is always something new to discover. Visit our wildlife viewing map for locations to visit and view wildlife along the Oregon…
SALEM, Ore..— Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags/validations are required on these days (meaning you do not need a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Ocean Endorsement or two-rod validation where two rods…
SALEM, Ore. – Join ODFW and partners for the third annual Coyote-palooza: a day of discovery and learning dedicated to one of nature's most adaptable creatures! This free event will be in Portland on Saturday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. adjacent to the Portland State University Farmers…
This two-hour class is for people new to hunting and provides an overview of hunting in Oregon.
Year Round
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SALEM, Ore. – ODFW's PFA Grant Program began accepting applications on Nov. 14. The grant program is set to offer another $10 million to support innovative projects that drive real change. Applicants can find the PFA Grant Program's Grant Guidelines here and the streamlined application by logging into the Online…
SW Fishing August 20, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Some of the more popular spots to fish for red-tailed surfperch are along beaches like Horsefall Beach and Whiskey Run. Anglers have the best success fishing with sand shrimp weighted gear on the bottom although power grubs can also work. Try warmwater fishing for bass at Howard Prairie and Hyatt Reservoirs. Cooper Creek Reservoir looks nice and clear. Go earlier in the morning or fish deeper for success. This is a good time of year to look for cutthroat in the Chetco River estuary. The estuary has very little bank…
Central Point, Ore. – Hunters and recreationists who plan to use the Jackson Cooperative Travel Management Area (TMA) should download the newest version of the georeferenced .pdf map. updated on Oct. 14. There have been major changes this year, so users should double check where they plan to access. These…
SALEM, Ore.—ODFW is seeking qualified applicants to fill one sport fishing position and one commercial salmon industry position on the Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Program Board. Interested individuals must apply by Oct. 6, 2025, use this form on the R&E Board page. The ideal sport fishing candidate will be a…
SALEM, Ore. – ODFW staff at the Ashland Boat Inspection Station found golden mussels on a watercraft that was being transported to a new owner from the Sacramento River Delta to Oregon on April 4. The watercraft was decontaminated at the inspection station and all golden mussels attached to the…
Central Fishing August 20, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Anglers can still fish for trout throughout the lower Deschutes. Using a large stonefly nymph or a double nymph setup with an indicator typically does well during the summer months. Water clarity and overall conditions at Kingsley Reservoir are great for fishing, should still be good opportunity for trout this summer. As the reservoir storage level recedes, anglers report productive brown trout fishing at Wickiup Reservoir. Anglers report excellent fishing for recently stocked and holdover trout at Three Creek Lake. Anglers report smaller than average (12-16-in) but abundant rainbow trout…
Willamette Fishing August 20, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Detroit Reservoir reports indicate an uptick in kokanee activity in recent weeks. Fern Ridge Reservoir fishing can still be good late in the evening or early in the morning. Look for crappie along the weedy edges on the south side of the reservoir. Two-rod validation has been extended through Dec. 31 upstream of Willamette Falls. Try warmwater fishing for smallmouth bass and yellow perch near underwater structures and drop-offs in Foster Reservoir. Trout stocking Drought conditions are impacting Oregon waterways. The Trout Stocking Schedule is subject to change. Check the…