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Oregon Fishing Water Quality

Find the best fishing spots in Oregon with real-time water quality data

516
Monitoring Stations
29
Fresh, complete data
69
Avg data score (fresh)
0
Regulation Links

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Fishing Closures

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49
Total Closures
10
Permanent
0
Seasonal
12
No-Fishing Areas

Cape Falcon Marine Reserve

PermanentNo Fishing
Cape Falcon Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve

PermanentNo Fishing
Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Cape Perpetua Seabird Protection Area

PermanentNo Fishing
Cape Perpetua Seabird Protection Area · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Cape Perpetua Southeast Marine Protected Area

PermanentNo Fishing
Cape Perpetua Southeast Marine Protected Area · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Cascade Head Marine Reserve

PermanentNo Fishing
Cascade Head Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

PermanentNo Fishing
Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Otter Rock Marine Reserve

PermanentNo Fishing
Otter Rock Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Year-round
Official Source →

Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve

PermanentNo Fishing
Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge

PermanentNo Fishing
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Whale Cove Habitat Refuge

PermanentNo Fishing
Whale Cove Habitat Refuge · Marine
Period: Year-round
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Pistol River to Cape Blanco

SpeciesNo Fishing
Pistol River to Cape Blanco · Marine
Period: Check regulations
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Southern Oregon Boundry to Pistol River

SpeciesNo Fishing
Southern Oregon Boundry to Pistol River · Marine
Period: Check regulations
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Cape Falcon Marine Reserve

Species
Cape Falcon Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Check regulations
Official Source →

Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve

Species
Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Check regulations
Official Source →

Cascade Head Marine Reserve

Species
Cascade Head Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Check regulations
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Otter Rock Marine Reserve Area

Species
Otter Rock Marine Reserve Area · Marine
Period: Check regulations
Official Source →

Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve

Species
Redfish Rocks Marine Reserve · Marine
Period: Check regulations
Official Source →

Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

Gear
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge · Marine
Period: Check regulations
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Boiler Bay Research Reserve

Gear
Boiler Bay Research Reserve · Marine
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Brookings Research Reserve

Gear
Brookings Research Reserve · Marine
Period: Check regulations
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About Fishing in Oregon

Oregon offers diverse fishing opportunities with 516 water quality monitoring stations tracking conditions across the state. Whether you're looking for bass, trout, catfish, or other species, our real-time water quality data helps you find the best fishing spots.

Understanding Readiness Scores

The readiness score (0–100) reflects how current and complete a station's public data is — how recently it reported and how many parameters it carries — not a grade of the water itself. A higher score means more up-to-date, more complete data. The direct assessment of water conditions (dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, bacteria) is shown on each spot page, where those measured values are evaluated.

Planning Your Fishing Trip

Before heading out, always check local regulations and obtain the required fishing license. Water quality conditions can change rapidly, so we recommend checking scores on the day of your trip for the most accurate information.