At each event ODFW staff and volunteers will provide equipment, and teach new anglers how to rig their line, cast a rod, land a fish and identify their catch. Take this opportunity to learn the basics of fishing, you may discover a new passion for the outdoors. Event leads are currently working on securing locations – schedule coming soon.

Neither parents nor kids need a fishing license to participate in events during the two-day Free Fishing Weekends. *Requirements: Area closures, bag limits and all other regulations still apply. Be sure to check both the permanent sportfishing regulations and for any in-season regulation updates, especially if you are fishing for salmon or steelhead as many regulations are set in-season. 

Find your next fishing adventure: Oregon fishing zones