FREE FISHING DAYS 2026

On Free Fishing Weekends only, you do not need: *Requirements: Area closures, bag limits and all other regulations still apply. Be sure to check both the permanent sportfishing regulations and for any in-season regulation updates, especially if you are fishing for salmon or steelhead as many regulations are set in-season. The first weekend in June is Oregon’s traditional Free Fishing Weekend. And each year ODFW and its partners sponsor several free fishing events throughout the state. To find an event near you, and to check out other family fishing events throughout the spring and fall, visit our Take the family fishing page. This page also features everything you need to know to plan your own Free Fishing day adventures. Many of the more popular fishing locations across the state are accessible to anglers with disabilities. ODFW tries to keep... Dedicated fly-anglers don’t stop fishing in the winter, instead they adjust their tactics to the colder conditions.