Fishing in Hills Creek Reservoir Near Oakridge (2024)
Photo courtesy of Trevor McKeon
Excellent rainbow trout fishing and surprisingly decent crappie and largemouth bass fishing less than an hour from Eugene.
Eric Apalategui
Advisory: Limit eating Oregon freshwater bass due to mercury
This trophy smallmouth bass was caught (and released) on the John Day River, where there no longer are limits on bass of any size. The Oregon Health Authority suggests limiting consumption of bass caught anywhere in Oregon.
Photo courtesy of Mah-Hah Outfitters
The Oregon Health Authority issues advisory about freshwater bass consumption just months after the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife removes all limits on bass and other species caught in the Columbia, John Day and Umpqua rivers.
Nehalem Bay Fishing, Crabbing and Clamming
Excellent summer and fall fishing for Chinook and coho salmon, plus nice catches of perch and shellfish close to Portland.
Fishing at Freeway, Timber Linn and Waverly Lakes in Albany (2024)
Waverly Lake
Catch stocked trout and other fish in these three favorite Albany ponds located in the mid-Willamette Valley.
Tillamook Bay Fishing, Crabbing and Clamming (2024 Update)
Tillamook Bay is close to Portland and loaded with some of Oregon’s best fishing, crabbing and clamming. Learn more right here.