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

Fish for rainbow trout, chinook salmon, brown bullhead catfish and more.

PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR STATE PARK

This Park is a great place for families to have a fishing adventure. The Reservoir is home to smallmouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, and bullhead.

ALTON BAKER PARK

Located along the north bank of the Willamette River, this Park is a great place for families to make an afternoon fishing and boating adventure.


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COMMON CATCHES IN OREGON



COHO SALMON

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

RAINBOW TROUT

FIND WHERE TO CATCH


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

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

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

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

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)

TYPES OF FISHING IN OREGON



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.



streams and rivers

STREAMS & RIVERS

River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.



saltwater bay fishing

SALTWATER BAY FISHING

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.

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