Oregon

Pacific Northwest — Salmon, Steelhead & Bass

Fishing in Oregon

Oregon offers world-class salmon and steelhead fishing on its coastal rivers, plus excellent bass fishing on the Columbia River and Willamette Valley reservoirs.

Tournament Scene

Active bass tournament scene on Columbia River. Salmon derbies on coastal rivers.

Local Tips

Columbia River for smallmouth and walleye. Rogue River for steelhead. Deschutes for trout. Willamette Valley reservoirs for bass.

Local Circuits

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Public Access

Excellent access on rivers and coastal waters.

Species in Oregon

What you can target and when

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

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Best Waters

Columbia River · Willamette River · Rogue River

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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

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Best Waters

Deschutes River · Crooked River · Metolius River

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Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

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Best Waters

John Day River · Umpqua River · Columbia River

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Top Waters in Oregon

Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries

Columbia River

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The greatest salmon river in the lower 48 states.

Top Species

Chinook SalmonSteelheadSturgeon

Best: Fall

Deschutes River

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One of the best trout rivers in the West.

Top Species

Rainbow TroutSteelheadBrown Trout

Best: Summer/Fall

Upcoming Tournaments in Oregon

47 tournaments found

Yellowfin Tuna
Saltwater
3 weeks

Blaze Astoria Tuna Rampage

Astoria, Oregon
Apr 28, 2026 – May 1, 2026
Yellowfin Tuna
$35Details
Blue Marlin
Saltwater
3 weeks

Ultimate Salem Marlin Rodeo

Salem, Oregon
Apr 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026
Blue Marlin
$50Details
Largemouth Bass
Freshwater
3 weeks

Masters Eugene Snook Classic

Eugene, Oregon
May 1, 2026 – May 4, 2026
Largemouth Bass
$50Details
Spotted Bass
Freshwater
3 weeks

Blaze Florence Bass Classic

Florence, Oregon
May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026
Spotted Bass
$60Details
Brown Trout
Freshwater
4 weeks

Predator Depoe Bay Trout Spectacular

Depoe Bay, Oregon
May 9, 2026 – May 12, 2026
Brown Trout
$150Details
Tarpon
Saltwater Featured
4 weeks

Liberty Gold Beach Tarpon Slam

Gold Beach, Oregon
May 11, 2026 – May 14, 2026
Tarpon
$60Details

Fishing Licenses & Regulations

Resident License

Annual Resident: $44. Combined Angling Tag: $46.50.

Non-Resident License

Annual Non-Resident: $107.50. 1-Day: $20.75.

Short-Term License

1-Day license available.

Youth & Senior

Free for residents under 12. Reduced for youth 12-17.

Boat Registration

Required for motorized vessels.

Tournament Permit

Permits required on some waters.

Regulations Overview

Complex salmon and steelhead regulations by river. 5 bass daily limit on most waters.

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