Fishing

Oregon Fishing Club has been providing fishermen in Oregon with private fishing spots for more than 25 years. Our well-stocked, well-maintained properties allow everyone from novice fishermen to pros to enjoy a great day of fishing.

Private Fishing Spots

Oregon Fishing Club maintains 37 private properties throughout Northwest Oregon. These include 20 ponds and lakes and 17 riverfront properties. All of our lakes and ponds are located within an easy two-hour drive from Portland, and most are under an hour away. An Oregon state fishing license is not required to fish at our lakes and ponds, but one a fishing license is required for the rivers. That means it’s easy to have a spontaneous day trip to the lake without much planning!

Our private, serene fishing spots are a fantastic alternative to Oregon’s public fishing places, which are often overcrowded and littered with trash and graffiti. Our properties are well-maintained by the club, with garbage cans and restrooms available at most locations. We’ve also made many of our sites kid-friendly with fishing docks to encourage fishing as an activity the entire family will enjoy.

The club’s ponds and lakes are predominantly “catch and release” waters, although a few of our properties allow fishermen to take home their catches on a limited basis. Because of this and the fact that our ponds and lakes are available to members only, you’ll find that you’re able to catch more fish than you would at public locations.

Types of Fish

Most of the club’s lakes and ponds are routinely stocked with rainbow trout ranging in size from 12 inches to six pounds. Additionally, most of our waters have healthy populations of bass, panfish, and other species. For an idea of the varieties most common at each location, browse our listings for the different sites.

Fishing Styles

Fly fishing and traditional fishing are two very different activities, but anglers of any school and skill level are welcome to join. Whether you’re a firm believer in the art form of casting a fly or looking for a more relaxed afternoon watching the bobber, you’ll find waters appropriate for your preference.

Everyone from the most experienced fisherman to first-timers will enjoy spending a day on one of Oregon Fishing Club’s lakes, rivers, or ponds. Visit our membership page for more information, or contact us today to sign up!

Lakes and Ponds

Our club offers access to over 20 Lakes and Ponds located throughout Northwestern Oregon. There is a variety of both warm and cold water lakes and ponds. They are routinely stocked with Rainbow Trout 2 to 3 times a year. You can find healthy populations of warm-water fish, including bass, bluegill, and crappie. Our lakes and ponds are easily accessible for all ages and abilities and are great for fly fishing or bobber fishing with kids. They offer shoreline fishing as well as float tube and boat fishing access points. There are no reservations needed to fish, and no license is required for still waters. Regulations are posted at each of our lakes and ponds. ​​Some are catch-and-release only while others have a limited quantity of keepers. Stillwater regulations are generally catch and release only with artificial lures & barbless hooks. Some stillwaters allow the use of bait and for you to keep a few trout.

Rivers

We have access to over 16 different river locations providing miles of shoreline to fish. These include both coastal and valley fishing rivers containing Cutthroat trout, Steelhead, Chinook, Coho, Rainbow trout, and Smallmouth bass. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing licenses and regulations are required on these properties.

Current River locations include: