Guide To The Best Places To Fish in Oregon
There are many great places to fish in The Beaver State. The pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest draw anglers from across the globe for a wide variety of fishing experiences. The spectacular scenery adds to any fishing trip and helps to soothe the soul. Much of the great fishing in Oregon is found in rivers and streams. Here we focus on major lakes.
Oregon's Top-Five, Amazing Fishing Spots
- Crane Prairie Reservoir in central OR
- Upper Klamath Lake in southwest OR
- Brownlee Reservoir in eastern OR
- Odell Lake in west-central OR
- Fern Ridge Reservoir in west-central OR
This website focuses on major lakes. There are some awesome places to fish in rivers and streams as well. These lakes have proven over time to deliver quality fishing experiences. Learn more...
Most Popular Fish Species In Oregon
Oregon offers anglers a wide variety of fish species to pursue. Two species of bass, seven species of trout, three species of catfish, four species of salmon, both species of crappie, striped bass and hybrid stripers, walleye, sturgeon, and numerous sunfish all thrive at different fisheries across the state. Learn more...
Best Bass Fishing Lakes In Oregon
- Crane Prairie Reservoir in central OR
- Siltcoos Lake in west-central OR
- Fern Ridge Reservoir in west-central OR
Big largemouth bass (state record over 12 pounds), and feisty smallmouth bass (state record over 8 pounds) are scattered from one side of the state to the other. These three lakes have been considered among the best places to fish for bass in Oregon, for some time. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Trout In Oregon
- Diamond Lake in southwest OR
- Odell Lake in west-central OR
- Upper Klamath Lake in southwest OR
There is amazing trout fishing in streams and rivers throughout Oregon. However, here we concentrate on major lakes. These three, as well as several others, have long-standing reputations for excellent trout fishing over time. Learn more...
Best Lakes To Fish For Catfish In Oregon
- Brownlee Reservoir in eastern OR
- Prineville Reservoir in central OR
- Fern Ridge Reservoir in west-central OR
Catfish fishing enthusiasts have the pleasure of chasing white, flathead and channel catfish in Oregon. These three fisheries are a great place to begin your search for the best place to fish for catfish in the state. Learn more...
Best Lakes To Fish For Salmon In Oregon
- Prineville Reservoir in central OR
- Fern Ridge Reservoir in west-central OR
- Brownlee Reservoir in eastern OR
Streams and rivers provide much of the excitement for salmon anglers in Oregon. Additionally, these major lakes and a few others provide very good fishing for landlocked salmon. Learn more...
Top Places To Fish For Crappie In Oregon
- Green Peter Lake in west-central OR
- Odell Lake in west-central OR
- Detroit Lake in northwest OR
Crappie are fun to catch for all ages and can provide some fast and furious action, at times. They also make for a very good fish fry. Try your luck at these three lakes, it is a great way to introduce new anglers to the pleasure of fishing. Learn more...
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