June 5, 2026 3:30 a.m. 

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has Free Fishing Weekend around the state this Saturday and Sunday.

No fishing or shellfish licenses or tags/validations are required for those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free.

All other fishing regulations apply including closures, gear restrictions, bag limits and size restrictions.

ODFW staff, volunteers and several partner organizations will host events throughout Oregon on Free Fishing Weekend, bringing all the gear that anglers need to get started. Staff and volunteers will hand out fishing equipment and be available to teach how to rig up, bait, cast, land and clean a catch.

More information on Free Fishing Weekend is available at: https://www.dfw.state.or.us