Free Fishing Days & Events

Take advantage of this year's free fishing days:

February 14 - 15 (Saturday & Sunday), President's Day Weekend
June 6 - 7 (Saturday & Sunday)
November 27-28 (Friday & Saturday), Thanksgiving Weekend

On Free Fishing Days only, you do not need:

• License to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon.
• Combined angling tag
• Columbia Basin endorsement
• Ocean endorsement
• Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation
• Two-Rod Validation

*Requirements: Area closures, bag limits and all other regulations still apply. Be sure to check both the permanent sportfishing regulations and for any in-season regulation updates, especially if you are fishing for salmon or steelhead as many regulations are set in-season.

ODFW hosts and supports fishing events on free fishing days:

Each year ODFW and its partners sponsor several free fishing events throughout the state. To find an event near you, and to check out other family fishing events throughout the spring and fall, visit our Take the family fishing page. This page also features everything you need to know to plan your own Free Fishing day adventures.

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!

Look for an upcoming event near you