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Oregon’s beaches, bays and ocean waters have more kinds of fishing than anywhere in the state. From chasing surfperch in the… well, surf, to hooking cabezon from a rocky jetty, to going deep after rockfish and halibut, to the line-screaming runs of an albacore tuna, this zone offers a species and fishing technique for every angler. Subscribe for updates Starting Jan. 1, 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is needed for most recreational anglers fishing in the ocean. Check the Ocean Endorsement page for more information. Ocean Endorsement
Recreation Report
SNAKE FISHING June 18, 2026 Best bets for weekend fishing Bass and trout can be caught downstream of Hells Canyon Dam. As the weather warms, fishing for bass, perch, and crappie will get good in Hells Canyon Reservoirs Some large crappie are being caught in Brownlee Reservoir Announcements: If your favorite fishing spot is no longer listed It's probably because that river, lake or reservoir is closed for the season, inaccessible due to snow and bad roads, or offers limited fishing opportunities during the winter months. These waterbodies will re-appear in the Recreation Report when they re-open next spring, or…
September 05, 2017
Press Release
SALEM, Ore – Mussel harvesting is now closed from the Washington border to the north jetty of the Siuslaw River (Florence) the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Recent mussel samples indicate levels of Paralytic Shellfish Toxin – a naturally occurring marine…
September 26, 2025
Press Release
SALEM, Ore – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Cape Blanco to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Recent mussel samples indicate levels of Paralytic Shellfish Toxin – a naturally occurring marine biotoxin that can cause Paralytic Shellfish…
November 21, 2025
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Sport fishing offers youth and adults alike a healthy and fun recreational activity that can be shared for a lifetime with friends and family. Workshops are offered statewide throughout the year. View and register for an upcoming event: Classes and W or kshops.
February 05, 2026
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Let’s go fishing! Not enough time? Think again. If you live on Oregon’s South Coast, there are a number of places you can easily travel to fish.
April 20, 2026
Press Release
NEWPORT, Ore – The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) has finalized the 2026 ocean salmon seasons including ocean waters off Oregon. Recommended salmon seasons are not official until final approval by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce (expected by Saturday, May 16), and after adoption by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife…
April 14, 2026
Press Release
SALEM, Ore.—The Commission will meet Friday, May 15 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. to hear an informational overview of the 2027-29 budget development process. Following the presentation, Commissioners will have time to ask questions of ODFW staff and discuss next steps in the process. See the agenda online. The meeting will be…
May 11, 2026
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Now is a great time to learn how to fish, with free fishing opportunities across the state. No licenses or tags required to fish, clam, or crab.
February 9, 2026
Article
Steelhead have been called the ultimate game fish. These elusive and challenging fish can test an angler’s patience and persistence, but the reward is hooking into a fish that is famous worldwide for its line-peeling runs and spectacular, acrobatic fight.
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The lush northwest corner of Oregon offers world class bird hunting -- from waterfowl hunting on the lower Columbia River to ruffed grouse flushing in the foothills of the Cascades. Opportunities abound close to Oregon's major metropolitan areas.
Species and Subspecies
Features: Males have white sides and breasts, deep green heads and dark backs. The pearl gray bodies and white breasts of females, subadults, and eclipse males are sharply delineated from their full-crested chestnut heads. Habitat: During the winter, these ducks are wide-spread in rivers, lakes and marshes across the state. Techniques: Not usually sought for table fare.
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Southeast Oregon, with its ponderosa pine forests, sage steppe expanses and aspen pocked mountains, is a very popular area to hunt mule deer, elk and pronghorn antelope.
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The Landowner Preference Program (LOP) was established to acknowledge the contribution of private lands to support wildlife and provide a form of compensation to landowners for resources used by wildlife. Tags are available to landowners, family members, and others designated by the landowner based on the acreage owned. Pronghorn hunts are only available to landowners and family members. Recipients of LOP tags may only hunt on the property for which they are registered. step-by-step instructions Create Landowner Account
November 18, 2025
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Long-leader gear is used to target midwater species like yellowtail rockfish, canary rockfish and widow rockfish, while avoiding bottom-dwelling species like yelloweye rockfish.
Species and Subspecies
Features: Great whites are blue to gray on top and white underneath. They can grow as large as 20-feet long and weigh in excess of 4000 pounds! They have several rows of teeth in their large mouths. Habitat: Great whites stay in temperate ranges with water temperatures between 54- and 75-degrees Fahrenheit, including waters off the west coast. Technique: Great white sharks are protected under federal and state laws making them illegal to target or keep.
Species and Subspecies
Features: The winter males' body is mostly white except for a black breast and central back; the wings are dark, scapulars long and gray, and the dark central tail feathers are long and slender. Winter females are darker above with a light head; scapulars and tail feathers are short and dark. Dark areas mark females' heads and males' necks. Habitat: Long-tailed ducks can show up almost anywhere from the coast (they usually winter off shore) to inland on the Columbia River and on lakes throughout the state. Techniques: Some long-tailed ducks are taken in Oregon, but not enough to show…
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Desktop scouting, trail cameras and 5 other scouting tips
