Oregon Fishing Regulations

Not legal advice. Compiled from official government summaries. Regulations change each year — always check the official source before relying.

General Rules (barbless hooks are the #1 cause of fines)

  • ⚠ Possession limit is 3 daily bag limits for all species (2 for marine finfish); no possession limit for adult salmon and steelhead.
  • ⚠ Annual bag limits: white sturgeon 2, Pacific halibut 6, salmon/steelhead 20 combined (recorded on Combined Angling Tag).
  • ⚠ Columbia River Basin Endorsement required when fishing for salmon, steelhead, or sturgeon in the Columbia River mainstem and tributaries.
  • ⚠ Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams unless exceptions allow bait.
  • ⚠ Closed to retention of green sturgeon; sturgeon over 54 in fork length may not be removed from the water; only one single-point barbless hook for sturgeon.

Species Limits by Zone

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SpeciesLimitSize / Season
TroutLakes: 5/day; Streams: catch-and-release only8 in min; only 1 over 20 in; rainbow over 20 in = steelhead
Kokanee10/dayNo size limit
Salmon & steelhead (below Willamette Falls)2 adult/day aggregate, 20/year; 5 jacks/day
Steelhead (above Willamette Falls)3 adult/day (plus salmon limit), 20/year
SturgeonCatch-and-release onlyBarbless single hook; >54 in may not be removed from water
BassLakes: 5/day; Streams: no limitMax 3 over 15 in in lakes
Bluegill, catfish, crappie, walleye, yellow perch, striped bass, shad, etc.No limit (unless exceptions)No minimum

Waterbody-Specific Rules

Abiqua Creek (above Abiqua Falls)
  • 2 trout/day, 8 in min, open all year.
Bond Butte / Adair ponds
  • 1 bass/day, 10 crappie/day, 2 channel catfish/day.
Blue River and tributaries
  • 2 wild trout/day above Blue River Dam (8 in min); 5 hatchery trout/day.
Breitenbush River
  • 5 trout/day, 8 in min, bait allowed, open all year.
Chenoweth Creek and Tributaries
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Crane Prairie Reservoir
  • Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
Crooked River
  • Open all year.
Davis Lake and Odell Creek Channel
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
  • No limit on size or number of bass.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
Deschutes River
  • Open all year for trout and hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Oct 31.
  • Open for coho salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Bait allowed only from Sherars Falls downstream to upper trestle (approx. 3 Mi).
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Open all year for trout and hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for coho salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Open Apr 22 - Dec 31 for trout and hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for coho salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Open May 22 - Sep 30.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
East Lake
  • Catch-and-release for tiger trout.
Eagle Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31, May 22 - Aug 15, and Dec 1-31.
  • Open for Chinook and hatchery coho salmon May 22 - Aug 15.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Elk Lake
  • 25 kokanee per day. No size limits.
Fall River
  • Open all year.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
  • Open May 22 - Sep 30.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
Fifteen Mile Creek and Tributaries
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Herman Creek
  • Catch-and-release for trout May 22 - Aug 15.
  • Open for Chinook salmon, hatchery coho salmon and hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31, May 22 - Aug 15, and Dec 1-31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Hood River, Mainstem
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon from Apr 15 - Jun 30. Daily limit is 1 adult hatchery spring Chinook salmon per day.
  • Open all year for hatchery coho salmon and hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of bait allowed for salmon and steelhead.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Hood River, East Fork, Middle Fork, and Tributaries not listed
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Hosmer Lake
  • Catch-and-release for all species.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
Jefferson County Pond
  • Youth angling (ages 17 and under) and disabled anglers only.
Lake Billy Chinook
  • Open Mar 1 - Oct 31.
  • Tribal angling permits are required. See the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs information.
  • Trout limit may include 1 bull trout, 24 inch minimum length.
  • All bull trout not retained in the bag limit must be released immediately unharmed.
  • Rainbow trout over 20 inches and kokanee/ sockeye salmon over 16 inches must be released.
  • No limit on size or number of bass or brown trout.
  • Stream regulations apply above ODFW markers on Crooked River and Deschutes River Arms.
Laurance Lake
  • Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
  • Wild trout must be released.
  • No limit on size or number of bass.
Metolius River
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • Catch-and-release for trout, including bull trout.
  • Open all year.
  • Open all year.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
Metolius Pond
  • Open May 1 - Oct 31.
  • Youth angling (ages 17 and under) and disabled anglers only.
Mill Creek and Tributaries (Wasco Co.)
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Ochoco Creek
  • Open all year.
Odell Creek
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Odell Lake
  • Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
  • 25 kokanee per day. No size limits.
Paulina Lake
  • Catch-and-release for tiger trout.
Prineville Reservoir
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Prineville Youth Pond
  • Youth angling (ages 17 and under) only.
Shevlin Pond
  • Youth angling (ages 17 and under) and disabled anglers only.
Lake Simtustus
  • Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation angling permit required. See the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation information.
  • No limit on the size or number of bass.
Sparks Lake and Tributaries
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
Suttle Lake
  • Kokanee/sockeye over 16 inches must be released.
  • No limit on the number or size of bass.
Trout Creek and Tributaries
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation
  • Anglers are restricted to the eastern half of the river where it borders the Reservation. For more information and exceptions call [(541) 553-2002](tel:15415532002), or visit the [Tribal Fishing Permits page](https://fisheries.warmsprings-nsn.gov/tribal-fishing-permits).
  • Oregon angling license and tribal fishing permits are required on the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook, Lake Simtustus, and on the Reservation portions of the Deschutes River.
  • The Reservation borders the Deschutes River for approx. 31 mi from Two Springs Ranch (4 mi below the North Junction RR Bridge) up to the Pelton Reregulation.
White River and Tributaries
  • Open all year for trout.
Wickiup Reservoir
  • Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
  • The Deschutes River Arm is closed from the boat ramp at Gull Point Campground to ODFW markers near Sheeps Bridge from Sep 1 to Apr 21. Deschutes River regulations apply above ODFW markers near Sheeps Bridge.
Columbia River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Mar 31.
  • Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an annual basis. Visit [myodfw.com](http://myodfw.com/) for current regulations.
  • The Columbia River South Jetty is open to salmon angling seven days a week when the fall Buoy 10 or adjacent ocean salmon fishery is open.
  • In the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River up to a line projected from Rocky Point on the Washington bank through Red Buoy 44 to the navigation light at Tongue Point on the Oregon bank, each angler aboard a vessel may continue to use angling gear until the daily limit of fish for all legally licensed and juvenile anglers aboard has been achieved. However, no individual angler may exceed any personal daily bag limit.
  • Open for hatchery cutthroat trout Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon and hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31.
  • Open for hatchery jack Chinook and hatchery steelhead May 16 - Jul 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an annual basis. Visit [myodfw.com](http://myodfw.com/) for current regulations.
  • Angling from the Big Creek RR trestle is prohibited Aug. 16 - Oct. 15.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31, Jun 16 - July 31, and Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery jack Chinook Jun 16 - Jul 31.
  • Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an annual basis. Visit [myodfw.com](http://myodfw.com/) for current regulations.
  • Between markers 150 ft above and 450 ft below the mouth of Tanner Cr out to center of the Columbia River Aug 16 - Oct 15;
  • Inside the south navigation lock at Bonneville Dam from a marker on the western-most point of Robins Island to a marker on the Oregon mainland shore;
  • Angling is prohibited for all species during Jan 1 - Apr 30 from a line between the upstream end of Sand Island (near Rooster Rock) and a marker on the Oregon shoreline, downstream to a line between the lower end of Sand Island and a marker on the Oregon shoreline.
  • From Bradford Island below Bonneville Dam from south shore between the dam and a line perpendicular to the shoreline marker at west end of riprap and from north shore between fishway entrance and a line perpendicular to the shoreline marker 850 ft downstream;
  • From Robins Island below Bonneville Dam downstream to a line perpendicular to the shoreline marker on mooring cell.
  • Angling from a floating device or using a floating device to set lines is prohibited in the area between Bonneville Dam and a line crossing the river below the dam marked by the boat-restricted zone sign on the Oregon shore at the westernmost tip of Robins Island to the boat-restricted zone sign approx. 50 ft above the Hamilton Island boat ramp on the Washington shore (USACE Boat Restricted Zone).
  • Sturgeon angling is prohibited May 1 - Aug 31 in the spawning sanctuary from Bonneville Dam downstream approx. 9 mi to a line crossing the Columbia River from Navigation Marker 82 on the Oregon shore westerly to a boundary marker on the Washington shore above Fir Point.
  • Salmon angling from a floating device is prohibited from Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Jun 16 - Jul 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Nov 1 - Dec 31 between Bonneville and The Dalles dams.
  • Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an annual basis. Visit [myodfw.com](http://myodfw.com/) for current regulations.
  • When angling for salmon and steelhead, a single-point hook with a gap size no larger than 3/4-inch is required for all non-buoyant lures Aug 1 - Dec 31 except when trolling from a vessel or floating device.
  • Only single-point hooks allowed when angling at Cascade Locks in the area between the boat ramp at the lower end of the locks upstream to the east (upstream) end of the lock wall.
  • Sturgeon seasons are determined on an annual basis, visit [myodfw.com](http://myodfw.com/) for current regulations.
  • When sturgeon retention is permitted, the following size limits apply:
  • Bonneville Dam to The Dalles Dam: Sturgeon must have a fork length between 38 inches (minimum) and 54 inches (maximum).
  • The Dalles Dam to McNary Dam: Sturgeon must have a fork length between 43 inches (minimum) and 54 inches (maximum).
  • Catch-and-release for sturgeon is allowed after taking the daily or annual limit, or after the quota is reached. For regulation updates, visit the [MyODFW website](https://myodfw.com/).
  • Angling for sturgeon is prohibited from May 1 through August 31 in the following spawning sanctuaries:
  • A line projected from the east (upstream) dock at the Port of The Dalles boat ramp straight across to a marker on the Washington bank upstream to The Dalles Dam.
  • A line projected from the west end of the grain silo at Rufus straight across to a marker on the Washington bank upstream to John Day Dam.
  • A line projected from the east end grain elevators at Patterson Ferry Road straight across to a marker on the Washington bank upstream to McNary Dam.
  • Interstate Hwy 197 bridge at The Dalles upstream to the upper line of The Dalles Dam, except bank angling is permitted above the Hwy bridge for 1,100 ft to the cyclone fence;
  • John Day Dam downstream approx. 3,000 ft except that bank angling is permitted up to 600 ft below the fishway entrance;
Benson Lake (Multnomah Co.)
  • Open all year.
  • 5 hatchery trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Blind Slough/Knappa Slough Select Area
  • Open all year for hatchery Chinook, hatchery coho and hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of barbed hooks allowed.
Eagle Creek (columbia-river)
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Eagle Creek, except retention of wild coho is always prohibited.
Hartman Pond
  • Open all year.
Herman Creek (columbia-river)
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Herman Creek, except **closed** Aug 16 - Nov 30 and retention of wild coho is always prohibited.
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Herman Creek, except retention of wild coho is always prohibited. Open to youth angling (ages 17 and under) and Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit holders only.
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Herman Creek, except retention of wild coho is always prohibited. An Oregon angling license and combined angling tag are required.
Multnomah Creek
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Multnomah Creek except **closed** Aug 16 - Nov 30 and retention of wild coho is always prohibited.
  • Open all year for trout from Benson Lake downstream to the culvert under Hwy 84.
  • 5 hatchery trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Plympton Creek
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouth of Plympton Creek, except retention of wild coho is always prohibited.
Tanner, Bridal Veil, Wahkeena, Horsetail and Oneonta Creeks
  • Open for salmon and steelhead consistent with regulations for the mainstem Columbia River adjacent to the mouths of these creeks except **closed** Aug 16 - Nov 30 and retention of wild coho is always prohibited.
Youngs Bay Select Area (Clatsop Co.)
  • Open all year for hatchery Chinook salmon, hatchery coho salmon and hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of barbed hooks allowed.
  • Mainstem Columbia River fisheries for salmon, steelhead and sturgeon are co-managed by the Oregon and Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife and the four Treaty Tribes, represented by the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Based on discussions among the co-management agencies, Oregon may adopt in-season changes to sport fishery regulations in the Columbia River. Regulation changes can occur on short notice and will be made available to ODFW field offices, the news media and license agents. Anglers can check the status of Columbia River regulations by visiting the [MyODFW website](https://myodfw.com/) or by calling [503-947-6000](tel:5039476000) during normal business hours.
  • | Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit and Other Specifications | Season |
  • | Trout | 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. | * 12 inch minimum length. * Barbless hooks are required. * No limit on size or number of brook or brown trout in streams unless noted under **Exceptions**. * **Closed** to angling for bull trout. | **Closed** in all waters unless noted by species under **Exceptions**. **Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined on an annual basis.****Visit the [MyODFW website](https://myodfw.com/) for more information and regulation updates before you fish.** |
  • | Salmon and Steelhead | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. | * See **Exceptions** in Columbia River Zone to determine where harvest of any Chinook or coho salmon is allowed. Harvest of wild steelhead is not permitted in the Columbia River Zone. * **Closed** for sockeye and chum salmon. * There is no annual limit on hatchery salmon or hatchery steelhead so long as the appropriate number of Hatchery Harvest Tags have been purchased to record the catch. * Barbless hooks are required. * 12 inch minimum size limit for jack salmon. * Continuing to angle for jack salmon is prohibited after taking the combined daily adult bag limit of salmon and/or steelhead. |
  • | Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | * **Closed** to retention of white sturgeon. Additional opportunity is determined annually; visit the [MyODFW website](https://myodfw.com/) for more information. * **Closed** to retention of green sturgeon. * All oversize, undersize and unwanted legal size sturgeon must be released immediately unharmed into the water * Sturgeon over 54 inches in fork length cannot be removed totally or in part from the water. * Only one single-point, barbless hook may be used for sturgeon. | **Catch-and-release:** Open all year, except as noted under **Exceptions**. |
  • | Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Northern Pikeminnow, Carp, Sucker, Chub, Sculpin, Whitefish and other Nongame Fish. | No limit. | None. | Open all year. |
  • | Shad | No limit. | None. | Open all year, except closed from Buoy 10 line upstream to Bonneville Dam Apr 1 - May 15. |
  • | Smelt | * Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuaries, and streams. * For smelt species other than Eulachon smelt, see [**Marine Zone** regulations](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/marine-zone) for allowed **Harvest Methods** and other **Restrictions**. An angling license is required. |
  • | Marine Fish and Marine Shellfish (other than Eulachon Smelt) | See **[Marine Zone](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/marine-zone)**. (Marine Zone regulations for marine fish and marine shellfish only apply to Columbia River downstream of Tongue Point/Rocky Point line at the mouth of the Columbia River.) |
  • While sturgeon are very hardy, anglers should still treat them with care. ODFW encourages responsible catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon to ensure that these incredible fish are available for future generations to enjoy.
  • Sturgeon greater than 54-inches in fork length must remain in the water at all times.
  • When catch-and-release fishing, fish must be returned to the water immediately unharmed.
  • Only single point, barbless hooks are allowed.
  • Non-offset circle hooks and short leaders can prevent deep-hooking.
  • Limit your fishing to times when the water temperature is less than 70⁰F.
  • Limit your targeting of large, mature fish (over 6-feet). It takes 25 years for a sturgeon to reach this size and they are the future of the population.
  • Take actions to release fish quickly. When fighting a large sturgeon from a boat, release from the anchor and follow the fish.
  • Additional salmon and steelhead seasons are determined annually. Visit the [MyODFW website](https://myodfw.com/) for current regulations, and scan the QR code to access the fishing regulation updates page.
Big Sheep Creek
  • Open all year for trout.
  • 5 hatchery rainbow trout per day.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Butter Creek and Tributaries
  • Open all year.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Catherine Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Grande Ronde River
  • Open all year for trout.
  • 5 hatchery rainbow trout per day.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for coho salmon Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2 adult coho salmon and 5 jack coho salmon per day.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
Imnaha River
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • Open all year for trout.
  • 5 hatchery rainbow trout per day.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8 inch May 1 - Aug 31.
  • Catch-and-release for bull trout.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Catch-and-release for bull trout.
John Day River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sept 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open all year for bass, catfish, and other warmwater fish.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Closed to Salmon and Steelhead angling from Sep 1 - Dec 31 from Mainline railroad bridge to ODFW marker 1/4 mi below Tumwater Falls.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Use of bait allowed.
John Day River, Middle Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8 inch.
John Day River, North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8 inch.
  • Use of bait allowed.
La Grande Reservoir and Upstream Tributaries
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Lookingglass Creek and Tributaries
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8 inch.
Lostine River
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8-inch.
McKay Creek
  • Open all year for trout.
McKay Reservoir
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Morgan Lake
  • Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
Prairie Creek (Wallowa Co.)
  • Use of bait allowed.
Umatilla River
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • 2 adult and 5 jack hatchery spring Chinook salmon per day.
  • 3 adult fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon, or hatchery steelhead in aggregate per day and 5 jack salmon.
  • Open all year for warmwater fish.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Apr 16 - Jun 10.
  • Open for coho and fall Chinook salmon Sep 1 - Nov 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Apr 16 - Jun 30.
  • Open for coho and fall Chinook salmon Sep 1 - Nov 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Tribal angling permits required on the Umatilla Indian Reservation [(541) 276-3165](tel:15412763165).
  • Use of bait allowed up to Ryan Cr (approx. 550 ft), artificial flies and lures only above Ryan Cr.
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8 inch.
Walla Walla River and Tributaries
  • Hook-gap size may not exceed 3/8 inch.
Wallowa Lake
  • 25 kokanee per day. No size limits.
  • No limit on size or number of lake trout.
Wallowa River
  • Open all year for trout.
  • 5 hatchery rainbow trout per day.
  • Wild rainbow trout must be released.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31, from mouth to Trout Cr.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Wenaha River
  • Catch-and-release for bull trout.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Catch-and-release for bull trout.
Willow Creek Reservoir
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Willow Creek and Tributaries (Gilliam and Morrow Co.)
  • Open all year.
  • Use of bait allowed.
What's Changed?### 2025-2026
  • The Northwest Zone is all waters north of the Umpqua River to the Columbia River that drain directly to the Pacific Ocean, not including the Umpqua River drainage, and tributaries of the Columbia River entering downstream of the City of St. Helens. Portions of Columbia River tributaries upstream of the railroad bridge (near the mouth), the Skipanon River upstream of the Harbor Street Bridge, and Youngs Bay upstream from the Highway 101 Bridge are included in the Northwest Zone and those portions of the tributaries other than Youngs Bay below the railroad bridge (near the mouth) are included in the **[Columbia River Zone](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/columbia-river-zone)**. Regulations for marine fish, marine shellfish and marine invertebrates are listed under the **[Marine Zone](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/marine-zone)**.
  • 1. Angling for all species in streams above tidewater is restricted to artificial flies and lures May 22 - Aug 31. See exceptions for use of bait in Siletz, Little Nestucca, Nestucca, Trask, Wilson, John Day, Lewis and Clark, Youngs and Klaskanine rivers, Big and Gnat creeks, and Three Rivers.
  • 2. A valid Columbia River Basin Endorsement must be in possession when fishing for salmon, steelhead, or sturgeon in the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 upstream and in all the rivers and their tributaries that flow into the Columbia River.
  • 3. Use of bait allowed in bays and tidewaters year round.
  • 4. Anglers may not continue to angle for jack salmon or trout after retaining a limit of adult salmon or steelhead.
  • 5. See marine zone for additional regulations that apply to coastal bays.
  • 6. Multi-species restrictions: It is unlawful for any person to fish for, or take and retain, any species of salmon, Pacific halibut, or marine fish while possessing on board any fish not allowed to be taken in the area at that time.
Alsea River (Mainstem) and Bay
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31, up to USFS River Edge Boat Landing.
  • Open for other fish as described in Marine Zone.
  • No angling from a floating device above Mill Cr.
Alsea River, North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • No angling 100 ft above and below Alsea Hatchery fishway.
Alsea River, South Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • No angling from a floating device.
Barney Reservoir
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Bear Creek (Clatsop Co.)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
Beaver Creek (Columbia Co.)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
Beaver Creek (Lincoln Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Beaver Creek (Nestucca Basin, Tillamook Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Big Creek (Clatsop Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Aug 15 and Oct 16 - Dec 31
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Big Creek (Lane Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Big Elk Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1- Dec 31.
  • Open for wild steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31. Bag limit is 1 per day/3 per year.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Open for wild steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31. Bag limit is 1 per day/3 per year.
Cape Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Clatskanie River
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
Cook Creek (Tillamook Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Cummins Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Deadwood Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Devils Lake
  • Only hatchery trout may be harvested.
Drift Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Ecola Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Fall Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
Fishhawk Lake
  • Open for trout May 22 - Oct 31.
Five Rivers
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
Gnat Creek
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Hunt Creek
  • Catch-and-release all year for trout.
Indian Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
John Day River (Clatsop Co.)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Kilchis River
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Catch-and-release for chum salmon Sep 16 - Nov 15.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Klaskanine River (Mainstem)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Aug 15 and Oct 16 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Klaskanine River, North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Aug 15 and Oct 16 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Klaskanine River, South Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Aug 15 and Oct 16 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Catch-and-release only.
Lake Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Lewis and Clark River
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • No angling within 200 ft of fish ladder on Warrenton Reservoir Dam.
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Catch-and-release only.
Lily Lake
  • Catch-and-release only.
Little Nestucca River
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Miami River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon May 22 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Catch-and-release for chum salmon Sep 16 - Nov 15.
Necanicum River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon May 22 - Dec 31.
Nehalem River (Mainstem) and Bay
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Sep 15. Wild Chinook salmon may be harvested; 1 per day as part of daily salmon/steelhead bag limit.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Sep 16 - Dec 31.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Nehalem River, North Fork
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Sep 15. Wild Chinook salmon may be harvested; 1 per day as part of daily salmon/steelhead bag limit.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Sep 16 - Dec 31.
  • Angling from Nehalem Hatchery Platform open only to anglers with Disabled Veteran Angling License or Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Neskowin Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Nestucca River and Bay
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Netarts Bay and Tributaries
  • Open for other fish as described in Marine Zone.
Plympton Creek (northwest)
  • Catch-and-release all year for trout above second falls (RM 1.4), artificial flies and lures only.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
Rock Creek (Clatsop/Columbia Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Rock Creek (Lane Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Rock Creek (Lincoln Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Salmon River
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • Open for wild steelhead (1 per day and 3 per year)and hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to single point hook metal based lures, fly fishing, or bobber fishing Sep 1 - Dec 31 See [Bobber Fishing Rule](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations).
Salmonberry River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Sand Lake Estuary
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Schooner Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
Siletz River and Bay
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 - Jul 31 (1 wild Chinook salmon per day and 2 per season).
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 - Jul 31 (1 wild Chinook salmon per day and 2 per season).
  • Open for Chinook salmon Oct 7 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 - Jul 31 (1 wild Chinook salmon per day and 2 per season).
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Siltcoos Lake
  • Open for coho salmon Oct 1 - Dec 31 (Wild Coho Aggregate Bag Limit applies).
Siuslaw River (Mainstem) and Bay
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open all year for other fish (see [Northwest Zone](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/northwest-zone)) in tidewater.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Siuslaw River, North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Skipanon River
  • Open all year for hatchery Chinook salmon and hatchery coho salmon.
Soapstone Creek
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Sweet Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for other fish in tidewater as described in Marine Zone.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Tahkenitch Lake
  • Open for coho salmon Oct 1 - Dec 31 (Wild Coho Aggregate Bag Limit applies).
Tenmile Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Three Rivers
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 15.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Anti-Snagging Gear Restriction: Leader length must be between 18 and 36 inches and only one single point hook 3/8 inch gap or less May 1 - Jul 15 (See [Anti-Snagging Gear Restriction Rules](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations)).
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Jul 15 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook Salmon Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Youth angling (ages 17 and under) only Jun 1 - Jul 15 from Cedar Cr Hatchery deadline to marker below Gauldy Mt Rd Bridge.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for fall Chinook Salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
Tillamook Bay
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon inside the jetty tips Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Closed to sturgeon angling upstream from the Hwy 131 bridge.
Tillamook River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon May 22 - Jul 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Closed to sturgeon angling.
Trask River (Mainstem)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to fly fishing or bobber fishing from marker at Loren's Drift (RM 9) up to Cedar Cr Boat slide (RM 10.9) May 1 - Jul 31. (See [Bobber Fishing Rule](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations)).
Trask River, North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Trask River, South Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Wilson River (Mainstem)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for hatchery spring Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Open for fall Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Wilson River, Little North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Wilson River, South Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Yachats River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 - Dec 31, 1 per day and 5 per year.
Yaquina River and Bay
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Aug 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for other fish as described in Marine Zone.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Youngs Bay and River
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery Chinook salmon.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Catch-and-release all year for trout, artificial flies and lures only.
Brownlee Reservoir
  • An Oregon angling license is required on the Powder River Arm from the mouth up to the Huntington – Richland Rd Bridge.
Hells Canyon Reservoir
  • 3 hatchery trout over 20 inches may be harvested per day.
  • No size limit on bass.
Snake River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Sep 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Apr 22 - Aug 17 from Dug Bar Boat Ramp to Hells Canyon Dam. 4 hatchery Chinook per day, only 2 of which may be an adult.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Aug 18 - Oct 31. 3 adult Chinook salmon per day, no limit on jacks.
  • Wild trout must be released.
  • Two rod validation may be used all year.
  • Catch-and-release
  • All trout, salmon and steelhead that are released must be unharmed and should not be removed from the water.
  • ![Image 1: Informational poster warning about invasive Northern Pike in Oregon. Includes an illustration of a Northern Pike, a photo of an angler holding the fish, and text explaining that anglers must kill any Northern Pike caught, with no size or possession limit.](https://www.eregulations.com/assets/images/books/orfw/26orfw/Northern_Pike_Invasive_Species2.png)
  • ODFW poster explaining that Northern Pike are a prohibited invasive species in Oregon and must be killed if caught, with no minimum size or possession limit.
Agency Lake
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Ana Reservoir
  • Open all year.
Ana River
  • Use of bait allowed.
Annie Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Blitzen River
  • Malheur National Wildlife Refuge below Bridge Cr is **Closed**, except from Sodhouse Ln. to the bridge on The Boat Landing Rd Aug 1 - Sep 15.
Burnt River
  • Use of bait allowed.
Calahan Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Chewaucan River
  • Use of bait allowed.
Corral Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Crater Lake National Park
  • Angling is regulated by the National Park Service [(541) 594-3000](tel:15415943000).
Crooked Creek (Klamath Co.)
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Crystal Creek
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Use of bait allowed below the confluence with Recreation Creek.
Dog Lake
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Eagle Creek including East and West Forks
  • Use of bait allowed.
Fort Creek
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Fourmile Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Harriman Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Jackson Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Jordan Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Lake of the Woods
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
  • Angling allowed 24 hours per day for all species.
Link River
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Little Whitehorse Creek and Tributaries (Harney /Malheur Co.)
  • Open year round.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Lost River and Tributaries
  • Use of bait allowed.
Malheur River
  • Use of bait allowed.
Malheur River, North Fork Mouth to Beulah Reservoir
  • Use of bait allowed.
Miller Creek (Outlet of Miller Lake, Klamath Co.)
  • Use of bait allowed.
Miller Lake
  • Angling allowed 24 hours per day for all species.
Odessa Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Owyhee River
  • Catch-and-release for brown trout.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Phillips Reservoir
  • Catch-and-release for tiger muskie.
Pine Creek and Tributaries (Baker Co.)
  • Use of bait allowed.
Powder River
  • Use of bait allowed.
Recreation Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Sand Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Scott Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Sevenmile Creek and Tributaries
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
  • Use of bait allowed above Nicholson Rd.
Short Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
South Fork Sycan River
  • Use of bait allowed.
Spencer Creek
  • Open May 22 - Sep 30.
Sprague River (Mainstem)
  • Open Apr 22 – Oct 31.
  • Use of bait allowed from Saddle Mt Pit Rd Bridge up to Godowa Springs Rd.
Sprague River, North Fork and Tributaries
  • Use of bait allowed on the mainstem and tributaries above the lowermost 3372 Rd crossing.
Spring Creek (Klamath Co.)
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Thief Valley Reservoir
  • 2 trout over 20 inches may be taken per day.
Thomason Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Unity Reservoir
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Watson Creek
  • Use of bait allowed.
Whitehorse Creek and Tributaries (Trout Creek Mountains)
  • Open year round.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Williamson River
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
  • Only single point hooks may be used.
  • Open May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
  • Only single point hooks may be used.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
  • Only single point hooks may be used.
  • No angling from a floating device.
Willow Creek and Tributaries (Trout Creek Mountains)
  • Open year round.
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Willow Valley Reservoir
  • 5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Wood River
  • Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
What's Changed?### 2025-2026 (southwest)
  • The Southwest Zone is all waters draining directly to the Pacific Ocean from the Umpqua River south to the Oregon-California border, and including, the Umpqua River drainage; and those portions of Klamath River drainage in Jackson County. Regulations for marine fish, marine shellfish and marine invertebrates are listed under the **[Marine Zone](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/marine-zone)**.
  • 1. Rogue River tributaries below Lost Creek Dam, Applegate River tributaries below Applegate Dam, all Illinois River tributaries, including the East Fork and West Fork Illinois River are **closed** to all angling, except as noted under **Exceptions**.
  • 2. Angling in streams above tidewater for all species during May 22 - Aug 31 is restricted to artificial flies and lures. See exceptions for use of bait in Coquille, Rogue, Applegate and Umpqua river basins.
  • 3. Use of bait allowed in bays and tidewaters year round.­
  • 4. Anglers may not continue to angle for jack salmon or trout after retaining limit of adult salmon or steelhead.
  • 6. See marine zone for additional regulations that apply to coastal bays.
  • 7. Multi-species restrictions: It is unlawful for any person to fish for, or take and retain, any species of salmon, Pacific halibut, or marine fish while possessing on board any fish not allowed to be taken in the area at that time.
Applegate River
  • Open for hatchery trout Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31, 2 per day.
  • Wild rainbow trout and cutthroat trout must be released.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • All tributaries **closed**, except Glade Cr.
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Ashland Creek
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Big Butte Creek and Tributaries
  • Open for trout May 22 - Oct 31.
Brush Creek (Curry Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
Chetco River
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to fly fishing (must include a strike indicator) or bobber fishing from RM 2.2 to Nook Cr Sep 1 - Nov 3 (See [Bobber Fishing Rule](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations)).
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
Coos Bay
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open all year for Chinook salmon.
  • Isthmus Slough above MP 3 on Hwy 42 is open to youth angling (ages 17 and under) and Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit holders only; Anti-Snagging Gear Restriction: Leader length must be between 18 and 36 inches (See [Anti-Snagging Gear Restriction Rules](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations)).
Coos River (Mainstem)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open all year for Chinook salmon.
Coos River, South Fork
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open all year for Chinook salmon.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Coquille River (Mainstem)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of bait allowed June 1 - Oct 31.
Coquille River, East Fork
  • Open for wild steelhead (1 per day and 3 per year) and hatchery steelhead from mouth to marker at lower end of Brewster Gorge at approx. MP 23 above Dora Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed June 1 - Oct 31.
Coquille River, Middle Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed June 1 - Oct 31.
Coquille River, North Fork
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed June 1 - Oct 31.
Coquille River, South Fork
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Use of bait allowed Jun 1 - Oct 31.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed June 1 - Oct 31.
Coquille Valley Wildlife Area
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • During the game bird season; the Winter Lake Tract is only open on Wed, Sat, Sun, and state/federal holidays.
Cow Creek
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • Artificial flies and lures only May 22 - Sep 15.
  • Use of bait allowed Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
Diamond Lake
  • Catch-and-release for tiger and brown trout.
Eel Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30.
Elk River
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Jul 1 - Dec 31.
Emigrant Creek
  • Open all year for trout.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Euchre Creek
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
Fish Lake (Jackson Co.)
  • Catch-and-release for tiger trout.
Floras Creek and New River
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon May 22 - Dec 31, mouth to bridge at MP 1.5 on Floras Cr Rd.
Glade Creek
  • Open all year for trout.
Hunter Creek
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Oct 1 - Dec 31, mouth to Mateer.
Illinois River
  • The following apply to open sections below: *
  • Open for hatchery trout Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31, 5 per day.
  • Wild rainbow and cutthroat trout must be released.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open as described above.
  • Wild steelhead over 24 inches may be harvested Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Wild steelhead over 24 inches may be harvested Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31; 1 per day and 3 per season.
Jenny Creek and Tributaries
  • Open all year for trout.
Little Butte Creek and Tributaries
  • Catch-and-release for trout except no limit on size or number of brook trout.
Middle Creek (Coos Co.)
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
Millicoma River (Mainstem)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open all year for Chinook salmon.
Millicoma River, East Fork
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Millicoma River, West Fork
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
North Umpqua River
  • The following apply to open sections from mouth to marker below Soda Springs Dam: *
  • Catch-and-release for rainbow and cutthroat trout May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery coho salmon.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Feb 1 - Jun 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Feb 1 - Jun 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Feb 1 - Jun 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Anti-Snagging Gear Restriction: Leader length must be between 18 and 36 inches Mar 1 - Jul 31 (See [Anti-Snagging Gear Restriction Rules](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations)).
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • No added weights or attachments (including strike indicators) to line, leader or fly, except non-fly monofilament lines may have a bobber or similar device attached.
  • Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to use of single, barbless artificial fly Jan 1 - Jun 30 and Oct 1 - Dec 31.
  • Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to use of single, barbless, unweighted, artificial fly Jul 1 - Sep 30.
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Catch-and-release for trout May 22 - Oct 31.
  • Fish Creek closed from mouth to USFS Rd 3701 (Big Camas) Bridge.
  • Open all year.
  • Use of bait allowed.
Pistol River
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open for Chinook salmon May 22 - Dec 31, mouth to Deep Cr.
Rogue River
  • The following apply to open sections from mouth to Cole Rivers hatchery dam: *
  • Open for hatchery rainbow trout Jan 1 - Mar 31 and May 22 - Dec 31.
  • 5 hatchery rainbow trout per day.
  • Wild rainbow trout and cutthroat trout must be released.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Wild steelhead over 24 inches may be harvested Feb 1 - Apr 30; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open all year for hatchery coho salmon.
  • Gear Restriction: Any attached weight may be no more the 6 ft above the lower most hook, in addition to statewide [Hook and Weight regulations](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations).
  • Wild steelhead over 24 inches may be harvested Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - May 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jun 1 - Dec 31.
  • Use of bait allowed except restricted to artificial flies and lures Sep 1 - Oct 31 from Foster Cr to Whisky Cr.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - May 31.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jun 1 - Sep 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jun 30.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jul 1 - Aug 31.
  • Use of bait allowed except restricted to artificial flies Sep 1 - Oct 31, no added weights or attachments except a bubble or similar floating device attached to the line.
  • Artificial flies and lures only Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Use of bait allowed except restricted to artificial flies Sep 1 - Oct 31, no added weights or attachments except a bubble or similar floating device attached to the line.
  • Artificial flies and lures only Nov 1 - Dec 31.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Use of bait allowed except restricted to artificial flies Sep 1 - Oct 31, no added weights or attachments except a bubble or similar floating device attached to the line.
  • Open for hatchery Chinook salmon Jan 1 - Jul 31.
  • Use of bait allowed except restricted to artificial flies Sep 1 - Oct 31, no added weights or attachments except a bubble or similar floating device attached to the line.
  • Use of bait allowed except restricted to artificial flies Sep 1 - Oct 31, no added weights or attachments except a bubble or similar floating device attached to the line.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Catch-and-release all year.
  • Fly fishing only, barbless hooks required.
  • Open all year for trout, 5 per day (brook and brown trout not included in bag limit).
  • Use of bait allowed.
Schuttpelz Lake
  • Catch-and-release for trout.
Sixes River
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open for Chinook salmon May 22 - Dec 31.
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
Smith River (Mainstem, Douglas Co.)
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for Chinook Jul 1 - Nov 30.
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Artificial flies and lures only May 22 - Sep 15.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • Open for trout May 22 - Sep 15, 2 per day, 8 inch minimum length.
  • Use of bait allowed only in tidewater.
Smith River, North Fork (Douglas Co.)
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
  • Open for Chinook Jul 1 - Nov 30.
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • Artificial flies and lures only May 22 - Sep 15.
  • Open for trout May 22 - Sep 15, 2 per day, 8 inch minimum length.
  • Use of bait allowed only in tidewater.
South Umpqua River
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Open for hatchery steelhead and hatchery coho salmon Jan 1 - Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Sep 15, catch-and-release only.
  • Jackson Cr and tributaries **closed**.
Tenmile Creek (Coos Co.)
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
Tenmile Lakes
  • Open for coho salmon Oct 1 - Dec 31; 1 wild adult coho salmon and 1 wild jack coho salmon per day and 5 wild adult coho salmon per year ([Wild Coho Aggregate Bag Limit applies](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/northwest-zone)).
Tioga Creek
  • Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 - Apr 30.
Umpqua River (Mainstem)
  • The following applies to open sections from
  • From Jun 1 - Sep 30, angling is closed within 200 feet from all portions of a tributary's mouth. Angling is also closed 200 feet upstream into any open tributary from the mouth.
  • Open for trout, May 22 - Oct 31, catch-and-release only.
  • Open all year for hatchery steelhead and hatchery coho salmon.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Feb 1 - Jun 30.
  • Open for Chinook salmon Jul 1 - Nov 30.
  • Use of bait allowed.
  • Open for trout May 22 - Sep 15, 2 per day, 8 inch minimum length.
  • Use of bait allowed only in tidewater.
Winchuck River
  • Open for steelhead Jan 1 - Mar 31 and Dec 1-31.
  • Wild steelhead may be harvested; 1 per day and 3 per season.
  • Open for Chinook salmon May 22 - Dec 31.
  • No angling from a floating device.
  • Gear Restriction: Angling restricted to fly fishing (must include a strike indicator) or bobber fishing Sep 1 - Nov 3 (See [Bobber Fishing Rule](https://www.eregulations.com/oregon/fishing/general-statewide-regulations)).

Seasons

Trout lakes open all year; trout streams May 22 - Oct 31 (unless exceptions); warmwater lakes open all year.

Licence Fees

Oregon fishing license required; Columbia River Basin Endorsement for salmon/steelhead/sturgeon in the Columbia system; Combined Angling Tag and Hatchery Harvest Tags required.

Edition: 2026 Oregon Fishing Regulations (ODFW / eRegulations) · Effective: 2026 season · Source: Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (myodfw.com/fishing/regulations)

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