Free family fishing events planned around Oregon
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host about 30 different Family Fishing events throughout the state from April to November.
Detailed information about these opportunities to take your family fishing can be found here: https://myodfw.com/articles/take-family-fishing
All family fishing event s are free and open to all ages. Children 11 years old and younger do not need a fishing license. However, those 12-17 will need a youth license, which can be purchased from any ODFW license agent or online via MyODFW.com for $10. Adult anglers will also need an Oregon fishing license. Licenses won’t be issued at the event so those who are required to have one should obtain their license ahead of time.
ODFW and volunteers will also hand out rods, reels, tackle and bait to participants while supplies last. Pre-registration is not required and participants are welcome to bring their own fishing equipment if they prefer. ODFW staff and volunteer instructors will be present to assist with everything from gearing up, casting, landing and cleaning fish.
“Family fishing events are wonderful ways for new or beginner anglers to get out and experience fishing,” said Amanda Boyles, ODFW Angler Education Coordinator. “Volunteers and staff are more than willing to help with all fishing-related questions and all you need to bring with you is your license (if you’re 12 or older) and a smile on your face! Good luck, have fun, and say ‘thank you’ to all the ODFW volunteers you see out there because they make these events possible,” Boyles added.
Each Family Fishing pond will be regularly stocked with trout by ODFW . Review the Stocking Schedules to find out what’s being stocked throughout the year.
Anyone unable to participate in these fishing events can explore many other fishing, hunting or wildlife viewing opportunities at ODFW’s recreation website , including classes and workshops held for all ages, at MyODFW.com .
ZONE, DATE AND TIME
LOCATION
NEAREST TOWN
Northwest Zone
April 20, 9 am – 2 pm
Hebo Lake
Hebo
April 27, 9 am – 2 pm
Devils Lake (Regatta Park)
Lincoln City
May 4, 9 am – 2 pm
Vernonia Lake
Vernonia
June 8, 9 am – 2 pm
Cleawox Lake
Florence
July 7, 9 am – 2 pm
Dundas Pond
Siletz
Southwest Zone
April 27, 10 am – 2 pm
Empire Lakes
Coos Bay
May 4, 9 am – 1:30 pm
Reinhart Volunteer Park
Grants Pass
May 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Powers Pond
Powers
June 8, 10 am – 2:30 pm
Denman Wildlife Area
Central Point
July 4, 9 am to 1 pm
Mingus Park
Coos Bay
July 20, 9 am to 1 pm
July Jubilee
North Bend
Willamette Zone
April 20, 9 am – 2 pm
St. Louis Ponds
Gervais
April 20, 9 am – 12 pm
Walter Wirth Lake Cascades Gateway Park
Salem
April 27, 9am – 2 pm
Trojan Pond
Rainer
May 4, 9 am – 2 pm
Sheridan Pond
Sheridan
May 5, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Alton Baker Canoe Canal
Eugene
May 25, 9 am – 2 pm
Mt. Hood Pond
Gresham
June 15, 10 am – 2 pm
Alton Baker Canoe Canal
Eugene
October 12, 9 am – 2 pm
St. Louis Ponds
Gervais
October 19, 9 am – 2 pm
Mt. Hood Pond
Gresham
November 26, 9 am – 12 pm
Walter Wirth Lake Cascades Gateway Park
Salem
Central Zone
May 4, 8:30 am – 1 pm
Bikini Pond (Mayere State Park)
Mosier
May 11, 8:30 – 2 pm
Camp Baldwin
Dufur
May 18, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Middle Fork Pond
Parkdale
June 20, 9 am – 12 pm
Shevlin Pond
Bend
Northeast Zone
April 13, 10 am – 12 pm
McNary Channel Ponds
Hermiston
May 18, 10 am – 12 pm
McNary Channel Ponds
Hermiston
July 6, 9 am – 2 pm
Jubilee Lake
Pendleton
