Fishing Regulations in Oregon
Last updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations shown are approximate and may be outdated. Always check the official Oregon fish and game agency for current regulations.
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Oregon requires a fishing license for anglers 12 and older. Resident and non-resident annual licenses are available, along with 1-day and multi-day options. Additional tags and endorsements are required for salmon, steelhead, and halibut. A combined angling tag covers most species.
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| Species | Bag Limit | Size Limit | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rainbow-trout | 5 per day (varies by water) | 8 inches minimum (varies by water) | Varies by zone and water body | Special regulations on many rivers. Check ODFW regulations for specific water body rules. |
| brown-trout | 5 per day (combined with trout) | Varies by water | Varies by zone | |
| largemouth-bass | 5 per day (varies by water) | 12 inches minimum (varies by water) | Year-round | |
| smallmouth-bass | 5 per day (varies by water) | 12 inches minimum (varies by water) | Year-round | No limit on some rivers where smallmouth are non-native. |
| walleye | 5 per day | No minimum | Year-round | No limit on some waters in eastern Oregon. |
| channel-catfish | 10 per day | No minimum | Year-round | |
| crappie | 25 per day | No minimum | Year-round |
Bag Limit: 5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit: 8 inches minimum (varies by water)
Season: Varies by zone and water body
Notes: Special regulations on many rivers. Check ODFW regulations for specific water body rules.
Bag Limit: 5 per day (combined with trout)
Size Limit: Varies by water
Season: Varies by zone
Bag Limit: 5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum (varies by water)
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 5 per day (varies by water)
Size Limit: 12 inches minimum (varies by water)
Season: Year-round
Notes: No limit on some rivers where smallmouth are non-native.
Bag Limit: 5 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Notes: No limit on some waters in eastern Oregon.
Bag Limit: 10 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Bag Limit: 25 per day
Size Limit: No minimum
Season: Year-round
Top Fishing Waters
Columbia River
riverSpecies: smallmouth-bass, walleye, channel-catfish, carp, striped-bass
Deschutes River
riverSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout, smallmouth-bass
Williamson River
riverSpecies: rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
Diamond Lake
lakeSpecies: rainbow-trout, brook-trout
Umpqua River
riverSpecies: smallmouth-bass, largemouth-bass, channel-catfish, striped-bass
Tenmile Lakes
lakeSpecies: largemouth-bass, bluegill, crappie, channel-catfish
Brownlee Reservoir
reservoirSpecies: smallmouth-bass, largemouth-bass, crappie, channel-catfish, carp
State Records
| Species | Weight | Year | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| rainbow-trout | 28 lbs 0 oz | 1982 | Rogue River |
| brown-trout | 28 lbs 5 oz | 2002 | Paulina Lake |
| brook-trout | 9 lbs 6 oz | 1980 | Deschutes River |
| largemouth-bass | 12 lbs 1 oz | 2001 | Farm Pond |
| smallmouth-bass | 8 lbs 1 oz | 2007 | Brownlee Reservoir |
| walleye | 19 lbs 15 oz | 1990 | Columbia River |
| channel-catfish | 36 lbs 8 oz | 1980 | McKay Reservoir |