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Fishing in Oregon

Catfish were introduced in Oregon in the late 19th century.

Fishing for Catfish in Oregon's Willamette Zone

Catfish are a "warmwater fish" that inhabit the tepid rivers, ponds and lakes in the Willamette Zone. This area is full of fishing holes as water runs to the lower elevations, and is warmed in the spring and summer months. Spots favored by anglers include the Columbia River, Henry Hagg Lake and Fern… read more

Fishing in Oregon Articles & Videos

Newport Bay Tuna Fishing in Oregon
Newport is situated between the Coast Mountains, Yaquina Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The Port of Newport is on the central Oregon coast, where you can launch a boat for your deep-sea fishing excursion for tuna. The boundaries of Port of Newp… read more
Fishing in Lake of the Woods, Oregon
Lake of the Woods, Oregon, is a small lake near Klamath Falls near the Deschutes National Forest. Anglers have a range of species to go for at the lake, including perch, crappie, bluegill, bass, catfish and German brown trout. There are a n… read more