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Commission agenda: April 24, 2026

View the agenda Tour: Thursday April 23, 2026 – 8:00 AM Shearwater Inn 120 Inlet Court Lincoln City, OR 97367 Meeting: Friday, April 24, 2026 - 8:00 AM Lincoln City Cultural Center 540 NE HWY 1010 Lincoln City, OR 97367

April 24, 2026

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All about smelt

Eulachon smelt are a small but culturally and ecologically significant fish found in the Pacific Northwest. Listed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2010, the southern Distinct Population Segment of eulachon (which includes Columbia River eulachon) was classified as federally threatened due to a decline in abundance. Since then, improved ocean conditions have helped boost their numbers; however, poor ocean conditions are likely to occur again in the future. See the 2017 recovery plan from the National Marine Fisheries Service for more information. In 2023, ODFW and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife finalized the…

March 9, 2026

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Commission agenda: February 20, 2026

Commission materials have moved to MyODFW.com: Commission materials have a new look. ODFW is working to transition its older odfw.com site to a new web platform. Some Commission pages that used to be on the older site have been moved over to MyODFW.com during this transition period. View the agenda Meeting : Friday, February 20, 2026 - 8:00 AM Lane County Armed Forces Readiness Center 3106 Pierce Parkway Springfield, OR 97477

February 20, 2026

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Herman the Sturgeon

He is an Oregon icon – Herman, the sturgeon, the state's most famous fish. At 10 ft. long and nearly 500 lbs., Herman is not only one of Oregon's most distinctive aquatic characters- some even consider him the unofficial state fish.

September 26, 2023

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Visit ODFW Wildlife Areas

ODFW manages 20 wildlife areas across the state, each with a unique blend of fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Remember, you'll need a Wildlife Area Parking Permit for your visit. See the map and listing below to find the wildlife area nearest you.

December 29, 2022

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2025-26 Summer Lake game bird harvest summaries

Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Bird counts at Summer Lake WA

October 01, 2025

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Easy angling in the Central Zone

Known for its high desert climate, sage-covered canyons, glacial peaks and mountain lakes, this zone is defined by the reach of Oregon’s finest trout stream. The Deschutes River is no bigger than a creek when it passes close by South Twin Lake on its way toward Wickiup and Crane Prairie reservoirs. But it soon gains power enough to grow athletic rainbow trout. The considerably tamer Crooked River offers good practice if you’re just learning how to keep your footing in a slippery freestone stream.

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Commission agenda: March 20, 2026

Commission materials have moved to MyODFW.com: Commission materials have a new look. ODFW is working to transition its older odfw.com site to a new web platform. Some Commission pages that used to be on the older site have been moved over to MyODFW.com during this transition period. View the agenda Tour: Thursday March 19, 2026 – 8:00 AM Hampton Inn Medford 1122 Morrow Rd Medford, OR 97504 Meeting: Friday, March 20, 2026 - 8:00 AM Roxy Ann Grange 1850 Spring St, Medford, OR 97504

March 20, 2026

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Current volunteer opportunities

Here are the current volunteer opportunities at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Find the one that's right for you! Learn more about volunteering with ODFW

April 3, 2026

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Fishing Report - Southeast Zone

SE Fishing April 23, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Lake of the Woods will be stocked this week with trophy and legal rainbow trout. Best fishing for wild, native trout in the Klamath Basin will be the Klamath River. The Upper Williamson River above Kirk Road Bridge is now open year-round. Nice holdover trout in the Malheur River below Warmsprings right now. Crappie fishing in Owhyee Reservoir has been good. Bank fishing for rainbow trout has been good at Ana Reservoir. The Cascade Ramp at Hyatt is open. This year at Howard Prairie, the Grizzly, Willow Point and Klum…

September 05, 2017

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Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area game bird harvest statistics

Find the weekly statistics for waterfowl and upland game birds at Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area.

September 22, 2017

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10 most common recreationally caught flatfish off Oregon

There are a variety of flatfish species that can be found off the Oregon coast.

December 6, 2024

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50 places to go fishing within 60 minutes of Portland

Let's go fishing! Not enough time? Think again. If you live in the greater Portland area, there are a number of places you can get to in less than an hour. Directions and times are approximate, mileage and generalized directions are from Pioneer Courthouse Square.

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Easy angling in the Northwest Zone

A dozen great rivers pour out of the Coast Range Mountains into tidal bays that welcome runs of salmon and the sea-going rainbow trout called “steelhead.” Bays are the year-round home to marine perch, rockfish, crabs and clams, while other species come and go with the seasons and the tides. In the Northwest Zone a handful of ponds dot the forested slopes, and there are dozens of dune lakes— many stocked with plump rainbow trout, and some that grow their own largemouth bass, perch, crappie and brown bullhead.

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Contact Us

Whether it's concerns about your local fishery, questions about an upcoming hunt, or comments about an agency policy, we want to hear from you. Please feel free to call or send us an e-mail.

September 05, 2017

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Fishing Report - Central Zone

Central Fishing April 23, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Shevlin Park youth and disabled fishing pond, Prineville youth pond, and Pine Nursery Pond were recently stocked to provide excellent spring angling opportunities. The Deschutes Lake (Odell, Crane Prairie, & Wickiup) opener was April 22. Wickiup Reservoir is 90% full and ODFW fish biologists anticipate an excellent kokanee season. Initial reports are that kokanee are abundant and in the 11-12" range this year. Recent ODFW sampling indicate good numbers of 17-22" holdover rainbow trout at Antelope Flat Reservoir Anglers continue to report excellent kokanee and bull trout fishing at Lake…

September 05, 2017

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Commission agenda: September 12, 2025

Commission materials have moved to MyODFW.com: Commission materials have a new look. ODFW is working to transition its older odfw.com site to a new web platform. Some Commission pages that used to be on the older site have been moved over to MyODFW.com during this transition period. View the agenda Tour: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025- 8:00AM Holiday Inn Express 212 SE 10 th St Ontario, OR 97314 Meeting: Friday, September 12, 2025 - 8:00 AM Four Rivers Cultural Center 676 SW 5 th Avenue Ontario, OR 97314

August 15, 2025

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Fishing Report - Willamette Zone

Willamette Fishing April 23, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing: Spring Chinook fishing in the Willamette River should continue to improve. Catch rates have been best recently from Lake Oswego to Willamette Falls. Several waterbodies will be stocked with trout this week. Trout stocking Drought conditions are already impacting Oregon waterways. The Trout Stocking Schedule is subject to change. Check the field notes below or contact the local ODFW office for questions about a specific area. Stocked in April: EE Wilson Pond, Row River Nature Park, Harriett Lake, Trojan Recreation Lake, Alton Baker Canal, Foster Res, St Louis Pond, Sunnyside…

September 05, 2017

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Commission agenda: August 15, 2025

Commission materials have moved to MyODFW.com: Commission materials have a new look. ODFW is working to transition its older odfw.com site to a new web platform. Some Commission pages that used to be on the older site have been moved over to MyODFW.com during this transition period. View the agenda Meeting: Friday, August 15, 2025 - 8:00 AM Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife Commission Room 4034 Fairview Industrial DR SE Salem, OR 97302

August 15, 2025

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Watercraft Inspection Stations in Oregon

Stop for boat inspections — it's quick, free, and protects Oregon waters. All vehicles towing or carrying watercraft or paddlecraft into Oregon must stop at any watercraft inspection station that is open to inspect for aquatic invasive species.