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Rivers & Lakes
| Columbia River | Rogue River |
| Deschutes River | Snake River |
| John Day River | Umpqua River |
| Klamath River | Willamette River |
| McKenzie River | |
Featured Towns & Regions
| Bend, OR | Rogue Valley, OR |
| Coastal Oregon | Roseburg, OR |
| Klamath County, OR | Williamette Valley |
| Redmond, OR | |
Learn more about our featured fishing destinations below.
Bend, OR
Bend is central Oregon’s largest city and it is now known as a gateway for many outdoor activities such as camping, rock climbing, white-water rafting, mountain biking, hiking and fishing.
There are so many places to fish here with a variety of fish. Some of the fish you are going to see in this area are rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, redband trout, steelhead, whitefish, bull trout and cutthroat trout. Most anglers fish the Deschutes River for rainbow trout, brown trout, steelhead and even smallmouth bass.
Columbia River
The Columbia River is enormous. It flows through Oregon and Washington and it is a very popular river for fishing. The river is known for its salmon and steelhead runs, however, there is always an outstanding walleye fishery to go along with excellent smallmouth bass fishing and it is considered one of the best places to fish for sturgeon. The Columbia River is an incredible river that flows through so many popular destinations.
Deschutes River
The Deschutes River originates at Little Lava Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. It provides much of the drainage on the eastern side of the Cascade Range in Oregon. The river eventually flows to its mouth at the Columbia River. Fish are found throughout the river, however, the lower end of the Deschutes River is what most people think of when they think of fishing the Deschutes River. This river is unique because you can fish for native trout all season long and then there is a strong run of steelhead in the summer which helps boost the trout numbers in the river. It is a beautiful river with a great fishery and there are plenty of guides and outfitters that operate on the river to help you have a better fishing trip.
John Day River
The John Day River starts in the Strawberry Mountains in Central East Oregon and ends at the Columbia River. It flows more than 280 miles making it the northwest’s longest free flowing river, except for the last 2 miles. The John Day River is a tributary of the Columbia River and it is one of the better smallmouth bass rivers to fish in the west. On some parts of the river, it is not uncommon to catch 50 to 100 bass a day and if you follow the fishing reports, you will see some crazy reports where a couple of anglers catch 200 plus bass in a single day. Most of the smallmouth bass will run small with 8 to 12 inchers being the norm, but there are plenty of big bass in this river as well. You will just have to sort through a lot of smaller bass to catch some of the bigger bass.
Klamath County
Klamath County is located in southern Oregon. Klamath Falls is the county seat and it is a very popular destination for people who enjoy the outdoors. This area has an abundance of rivers and lakes with beautiful scenery, protected wildlife areas and excellent fishing options. This area is known for its outstanding rainbow trout fishing, however, you can also target many other fish species including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, salmon, brown trout, native redband trout and more.
Oregon Coastal
The Oregon coast is full of beautiful scenery and excellent fishing opportunities. There are plenty of smaller towns that gives anglers an opportunity to plan an awesome fishing vacation to fish for a variety of fish species such as chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and more.
McKenzie River
The McKenzie River is located on the western slope of the Cascade Range. It flows around 90 miles and it is a tributary of the Williamette River. The McKenzie River is home to world class white water rafting, waterfalls and fishing. Anglers target a variety of fish in the river such as trout, sturgeon, King salmon, steelhead and more.
Rogue River
The Rogue River is located in southwestern Oregon. It flows for around 215 miles in a westward direction from the Cascade Range to the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach, Oregon. The river is known for its salmon and steelhead runs, whitewater rafting and beautiful scenery.
Redmond, OR
Redmond, Oregon is a small city in Deschutes County, Oregon. Located in Central Oregon, Redmond is on the eastern side of Oregon’s Cascade Range in the high desert. The town is a nice hub that gives people access to so many recreational opportunities. The Lower Deschutes River is a popular river for native rainbow trout and steelhead, which enter the river in the summer and winter. There are also some small lakes, ponds, creeks and smaller streams in the area if you want to target a variety of trout and some other fish too.
Rogue Valley
The Rogue Valley is a region in southwestern Oregon that is located along the middle Rogue River and its tributaries in Josephine and Jackson Counties. This area is known for the Rogue River, which is a wild and scenic river that provides plenty of outdoor recreation and some beautiful scenery. Anglers experience excellent fishing in the Rogue River with salmon runs in the spring and fall. From winter through early spring, good numbers of steelhead enter the river as well.
Roseburg, OR
Roseburg is a city that is the county seat and most populous city of Douglas County, Oregon. This area is known for its excellent location for fishing the North Umpqua River. The river provides excellent fishing for steelhead, cutthroat trout, coho and chinook salmon. You can also fish plenty of mountain lakes and reservoirs for trout and other fish too.
Snake River
The Snake River is a popular river located in southern Idaho and it flows along the Idaho – Oregon border. The river enters the state of Washington and flows west to converge with the Columbia River. It is a huge stretch of water that offers anglers some very good fishing opportunities. You have miles upon miles of productive water to fish in the river with some awesome reservoir fishing along the Snake River as well. Depending where you are fishing, you may be able to catch smallmouth bass, steelhead, salmon, crappie, catfish and trout.
Umpqua River
The Umpqua River is located on the Pacific coast of Oregon. It flows for around 110 miles, however, there is a North Umpqua River and South Umpqua River as well. The North Umpqua River flows for around 106 miles while the South Umpqua River flows for around 115 miles. These waters combine for more than 330 miles of beautiful waters that are home to some spectacular scenery, excellent whitewater rafting opportunities and very good fishing as well. Anglers fish for smallmouth bass, chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead and other trout on these rivers.
Willamette River
The Willamette River flows from south to north as it is fed by mountain tributaries from south of Eugene, Oregon. The river is a major tributary of the Columbia River. The Williamette River flows for around 200 miles before emptying into the Columbia River near Portland, Oregon. It is a popular recreational river and the fishing is very good for a variety of fish species such as salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and more.
Williamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is a large area that covers 150 miles in Oregon. This valley is known for its more than 700 wineries, however, Oregon Wine Country is home to so much more. The valley has plenty of shopping, lots of events, attractions, sports and dining to go along with some excellent fishing opportunities too. The Williamette Valley is home to lots of water to fish with the Williamette River and the McKenzie River. Anglers fishing for salmon, trout, sturgeon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, sunfish and more. It’s a tremendous area for a family fishing vacation.
