Includes updates to fishing, crabbing, clamming and wildlife viewing

Best bets for weekend fishing

• We just stocked millions of trout this year, and some are for you! Check the trout stocking schedule and maps for locations near you.
• Razor clam season wraps up on Clatsop Beaches with a low tide series from July 7th through the season end on July 15. Check tide tables here:  https://tides.net/oregon/ and check for any closures.
• Crabbing remains open along the Oregon coast.
• The General Marine Species bag limit has increased to a a 5-fish bag limit with a 1-fish sub-bag limit for cabezon which also opened July 1. With warm weather on the beach, it's a good time to try surf perch fishing.
• Haystack Reservoir continues to yield trophy-sized and brood trout in the 16-17-inch range!
• Redband trout fishing from bank and boat is fair on Upper Klamath and Agency lakes.
• Anglers are catching Chinook on the Willamette and Lower Rogue rivers.
• Anglers report excellent spring kokanee fishing at Lake Billy Chinook, and Wickiup Reservoir. Fish at Lake Billy Chinook average 13 inches; while 14–17-inch fish can be found at Wickiup. Tips for catching more kokanee
• These examples are for demonstration purposes only. Refer to the zone reports for more details and possibilities.

Know before you go:

Sauvie Island Beaches Pass required to park July 4-Labor Day on weekends and holidays

Because of overcrowding at Sauvie Island parking lots, weekend and holiday beach parking now requires both the Wildlife Area Parking Permit ($10 daily / $30 annual) and the new Sauvie Island Beaches Pass during the summer months. Plan ahead for your beach visit, as there are a limited number of free parking permits available each weekend day. 

Both Beaches Passes and Wildlife Area Parking Permits can be obtained online or by visiting a license sale agent. Customers are limited to one Beaches Pass per date.

To purchase online: Go to MyODFW.com and click Buy License.  Use "Check Out as a Guest" or create an account for easier future purchasing.  Display the Parking Permit and Beaches Pass on your car when parked--if you can't print it out, write your ODFW ID or transaction number on a piece of paper and leave on your car dash. 

Vehicles will also need to show their Beaches Pass and Parking Permit at the Eastside Check Station (Rentenaar and Reeder Rd) during some hours on weekends and will not be able to proceed to the beach parking lots without them--so get it ahead of time!

Chinook salmon season on coastal rivers

Seasons for fall runs are starting on some rivers. Check the in season updates page for  wild fall Chinook regulations this year. Wild coho season proposals are now online. 

E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area shotgun range to close for renovation beginning July 14

The shotgun range at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area near Corvallis will be closed for renovation from July 14 through the end of October. Renovations on the range will include expanding the shooting bays and implementing ADA complaint access to the site. ODFW expects work to be complete by October 31. Updates will be posted on the E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area Visitors Guide webpage. The archery park and other facilities on the wildlife area will remain open.

Hunter Safety Education events are updated weekly. Space is limited!

Don't wait until fall – sign up now!

Check for a date and location that works with your schedule. Register for a class

*Please log in to your VEM account if you need to withdraw or reschedule. VEM will automatically submit a refund, if more than 7 days prior to event start date and open a seat for another participant.

Sign up for one of the Hunter Recruitment Program workshops and events.

These hands-on ODFW workshops will teach you the skills to improve your hunting performance and build your confidence in the field. ODFW offers a variety of classes and workshops throughout the year. Workshops are designed for adults – ages 18 and older. Register for an event

Let baby wildlife stay wild

Young animals are rarely orphaned, so leave them where you find them. Chances are, mom is nearby watching and waiting for you to go away before she rejoins her young. Learn more.

Wildfire season

Wildfire information updates here

Sign up for wildfire alerts on your phone here

Toxic algae blooms

Reports of algae blooms that are toxic to people and pets have started. Check the Oregon Health Authority website for updated information.
 

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