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Fishing Spots
| Go fishing in Oregon for trophy-size bass, Sturgeon, Pacific Halibut, Rainbow Trout, Chinook salmon and the celebrated Steelhead. With eight rivers, 249 lakes and direct access to the Pacific Ocean, the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is a sports fishing paradise. For anglers planning a sports fishing trip to Oregon or for those just seeking a lazy afternoon soaking up serenity beside the water, we've compiled a list of some of the best local fishing spots (below) and some additional fishing resources. |
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Fern Ridge Ponds
- Fern Ridge Ponds
- Veneta OR 97487
- Region: Veneta-Fern Ridge
- Subcategory: Fishing Spots
(5 acres/2 ha) Located west of Eugene below Fern Ridge Reservoir dam on Clear Lake Road. Fish species: white crappie, largemouth bass and brown bullhead catfish. MORE >>
How to Fish in Oregon
Come ride the same rapids on which Prince Helfrich and Leroy Pruitt designed the now-famous McKenzie River drift boat in the 1920s. Fly fish along the banks of the renowned McKenzie or Willamette Rivers, cast out a line while boating on a serene mountain lake, or fish in the salty surf on the Oregon Coast. There is plenty of crabbing and clamming too!Fishing regulations vary by season and region, so please review the current guidelines when obtaining your Oregon Fishing License. Licenses are available on a daily or annual basis and required for all anglers over the age of 13 years old. We recommend exploring Oregon's many lakes and rivers with an experienced fishing guide.
Additional Fishing Resources
- Oregon Tide Tables - Check local tide tables for crabbing, clamming and tidepooling.
- Water Trails - Explore Oregon's scenic water byways by kayak, raft or boat.
- Marinas and Boat Ramps - Launch your boat easily from these locations.
- Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center in Springfield - Stop by for fishing guidance, brochures, maps and to purchases forest, park and recreational passes (NOTE: fishing licenses must be purchased directly from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife).
- The Willamette Fish Hatchery - Learn about local fish.
- Family Fishing Days - Event dates scheduled at stocked ponds around Oregon designed to teach kids how to bait, cast and reel in their catch. Fishing licenses required for participants older then 13 years.
