Oregon is home to countless lakes, each offering a unique way to enjoy nature’s beauty. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful ...

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the number of anglers at your local fishing hole, there’s good news: Oregon is home to hundreds of backcountry lakes stocked with trout just waiting to be caught. All ...

The hike travels through evergreen forest, passing the small Pika Lake at about the halfway point. The lake is named after ...

There are few moments more frustrating — and painful — than attempting to bushwhack to that perfect fishing spot at a mountain lake. I’ve been scraped and stabbed by countless branches, had a giant ...

An angler with a lake trout landed on Odell Lake. Eager anglers can expect nearly full lakes and reservoirs and relatively easy access to several high lakes as fishing season gets underway in Central ...

A short hike through Oregon's Cascade Mountains leads to a quiet lake with a curious name, scenic forest views, and plenty of ...

Editor’s note: This story originally stated adults are able to participate in the youth event due to Oregon’s free fishing weekend. That information has been corrected. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The U.S ...

A view of Ochoco Reservoir seen in June 2023. Whether you like bank fishing or have to do it because you don’t have a boat, Central Oregon has many options to explore, and water levels are healthier ...

Oregon’s most popular Free-fishing weekend is in one week, June 3-4. Anyone, residents and non-residents, can fish, dig clams or go crabbing without a license or tag that Saturday and Sunday. Salmon, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced free fishing days across the state after Thanksgiving. Between Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, anglers can go fishing, clamming, and ...