Oregon Free Fishing Days (2026) — Two Weekends! Summer & Thanksgiving

OR 2026 free fishing: June & November weekends. No license needed. Deschutes, Rogue, coast spots.

Oregon offers two free fishing weekends per year — more than most states!

2026 Oregon Free Fishing Days

DatesType
June 6–7, 2026Free Fishing Weekend (summer)
November 28–29, 2026Free Fishing Weekend (Thanksgiving)

Rules

  • No license or tags needed — all waters open
  • All bag/size limits and regulations apply
  • Both residents and non-residents
  • Great introduction to Oregon's steelhead and trout

Best Free Fishing Spots

  • Deschutes River: World-class steelhead and redside trout near Bend
  • Willamette River (Portland): Urban salmon, steelhead, bass
  • Diamond Lake: Central OR — stocked rainbow trout in high alpine setting
  • Tillamook Bay: Pacific coast — Chinook salmon, Dungeness crab

Explore all OR fishing options →