river in Oregon, USA
Oregon's central artery, with a spring Chinook fishery below Willamette Falls, sturgeon in the lower river and smallmouth bass upstream. Located in western Oregon from the Eugene area north through Portland to the Columbia.
Willamette River is a river in Oregon, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Willamette River can target species including Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and White Sturgeon. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Willamette River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Willamette River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Willamette River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Willamette River:
Anglers at Willamette River can target species including Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and White Sturgeon. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Willamette River before you cast a line.
Willamette River is a river in Oregon, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.