Oregon invites families to enjoy Free Fishing Weekend
May 24, 2016
SALEM, Ore. – Free Fishing Weekend in Oregon is June
4-5, and many events are planned around the state to help families make
the most of this opportunity.
During Free Fishing Weekend, fishing licenses, tags and endorsements are not required anywhere in Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.....
will make
sure there are plenty of fish to catch. During the week leading up to
Free Fishing Weekend ODFW will release more than 185,000 trout at 80
locations around the state. Many additional locations were stocked in
the preceding weeks, and some of those fish should be available as well.
Free Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity for
families to get out and enjoy a day or two of fishing,” said Rick
Hargrave, administrator of ODFW’s Information & Education Division.
“Lakes and ponds are fully stocked, a number of rivers are open, and
don’t forget about the coast for crabbing and clamming.”
As in years past, ODFW is teaming up with the Oregon
State Parks Department to inspire people to explore Oregon’s parks and
outdoors by waiving fees and offering such activities as fishing
events, nature walks, and specialized outdoor-related workshops.
Several state parks will be hosting ODFW Free Fishing Weekend fishing
events and waiving park admission and camping fees on “State Parks Day”
Saturday, June 4.
A list of scheduled Free Fishing Weekend events taking place on Saturday, June 4, are posted at ODFW. At most of
these events, fishing gear, bait and instruction will be provided at
no charge to participants. Some events will have additional activities
for kids.
For those who prefer a little more solitude, there dozens of other
lakes, ponds, streams and ocean waters around to explore. Many are
listed on ODFW’s website (www.odfw.com) under the Fishing tab, along with additional fishing information, including:
- Weekly Recreation Report – Fishing reports updated every week by the state’s fish biologists
- Easy Angling Oregon – Great sports to take the family fishing
- Trout stocking schedules and Google-based maps of stocked trout fisheries
- Learn to Fish – See ODFW’s acclaimed “learn to fish” video series.
Free Fishing Weekend is always the first full weekend in
June. But remember, trout fishing is always free fishing for kids
under 12 years old.
