Fishing in Oregon

Fishing Regulations in Oregon

Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in Oregon.

Oregon's Department of Fish and Wildlife oversees salmon and steelhead runs, coastal and high-desert trout, and warmwater bass fisheries. Many rivers carry their own seasons and harvest rules, and salmon and steelhead are tightly managed, so confirm the regulations for your water before you keep a fish.

98 species with limits481 special regulation bodies of water

Notable waters

Willamette RiverSantiam RiverSnake River ZoneHood RiverKlaskanine RiverColumbia River ZoneWillamette River (Mainstem) — Mouth of McKenzie River to Coast Fork and tributaries not listedCentral Zone

Statewide

Year-round

Zone Specific: Bag/size per zone — typical lakes: 5/day, max 3 over 15"

Streams No Limit: Streams: no limit, no min size (most zones)

Spearfishing Allowed: Spearfishing allowed for bass + walleye where there are no size/bag limits

Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.

Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.

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