FISHING IN OREGON
With an abundance of steelhead, salmon and trout fisheries, as well as productive warm-water venues, Oregon may offer up America’s most diverse sport fishery — with equally diverse scenery to match. Oregon has 363 miles of coastline, and angling opportunities abound the entire length.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN OREGON
DETROIT RESERVOIR
PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR STATE PARK
ALTON BAKER PARK
GET AN OREGON FISHING LICENSE
COMMON CATCHES IN OREGON
COHO SALMON
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The Coho Salmon, is one of the most highly sought after game fish of the Pacific Ocean and the many rivers that run into it.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 8.5-9.5 foot light spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel to hold at least 100 yard line |
| Line | 15-20 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Spinners (#4 or 5), Spoon |
RAINBOW TROUT
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The rainbow trout is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | Light (2-8 lbs) spinning rod |
| Reel | 1500 spinning reel |
| Line | 2-4 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Deli Shrimp, Dew Worm, Krill, Marshmellow, Single Salmon Egg, Artificial Baits |
PACIFIC HALIBUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
This is the largest Pacific flatfish and very much resembles the Atlantic halibut.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-to 7-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | Two-speed reel to hold at least 1,500 feet of line |
| Line | 80-pound ultra-braid fishing line |
| Lure | Salmon bellies, Salmon heads, Mackerel heads, Octopus, Herring |
SMALLMOUTH BASS
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7.5 foot rod built for light line |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8-pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, Jigs, Spinnerbait, Hook and a Worm (the best) |
BULL TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Bull trout are considered excellent water quality barometers due to their need for very clean and clear water to survive.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7 foot medium action graphite spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8-12 pound test fishing line |
| Lure | Spoons, Streamers, Spin Fly, Spinners |
PINK SALMON
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The smallest of the Pacific salmons, the average size of a pink salmon is 3-5 lbs. (1-2 kg).
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-foot (spinning), 10-foot (drifting in streams), 5-6 weight (flyfishing) light-medium action rod |
| Reel | Light reel |
| Line | 6-10 pound test line |
| Lure | Spoons or Worms (pink, red, orange, green) |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
STREAMS & RIVERS
River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.
SALTWATER BAY FISHING
Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.
