Bass fisherman Joshua Buller caught one of the heaviest black bass in Oregon history on April 27. Buller’s spotted bass weighed a little more than 9 pounds, just 2 pounds shy of the all-tackle world ...

When Kalel Chester is on a boulder, climbing 50-plus feet off the ground, he prefers to be untethered. The crash pads below would not be enough... It’s difficult to win when the leading scorer and ...

The Oregon bass team remains a below-the-radar force in club sports despite its competitive success, and maybe more surprisingly, despite its financial success. “As a team, we won $19,000 for the ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks to fish biologist Stephan Charette about one of the best places to catch fish in Oregon: smallmouth bass on the John Day River. In ...

SALEM, Ore.—Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon next Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a ...

Locals and tourists can enjoy fishing, crabbing and clamming without having to buy a license during free fishing weekend on June 7 and 8. In addition, there is free parking, camping and events on June ...

Free fishing weekend is coming up Saturday and Sunday in Oregon and angling will be somewhat free both days in Washington. The weekend also offers free parking and camping (except in cabins, yurts and ...

Find out when bass season is open near you. Be aware of each state’s 2025 catch-and-release and harvest rules so you can fish legally all year. | Photo by Kurt Mazurek Almost everyone in the USA, has ...

Advocates for Oregon’s fishing industry say cuts to the federal workforce and global trade tensions could hurt a sector already contending with low domestic demand. Newport's Dock 5 on May 2, 2025.