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May 3, 2016 · For trout fishing, the Alton Baker Canoe Canal in the heart of Eugene is the epitome of convenient and consistent. Sure, there are other waters that get more trout stocked in them during the course of the year (including the McKenzie River upstream from Springfield).
- Alton Baker Canoe Canal
- Blue River and Blue River Reservoir
- Cottage Grove Ponds
- Cottage Grove Reservoir
- Creswell Ponds
- Delta Ponds
- Dexter Reservoir
- Dorena Reservoir
- Fall Creek and Fall Creek Reservoir
- Fern Ridge Reservoir
The canal that meanders through Eugene’s Alton Baker Park is one of the most consistently stocked bodies of water in Oregon, thanks to a steady supply of cool water from the Willamette that allows hatchery trout to survive here anytime of the year. The canal is stocked about 10 months out of the year in several locations within Alton Baker Park. Wa...
These are part of a tributary entering the McKenzie River at the community of Blue River. To get there, stay on McKenzie Highway a few more miles to the east of the small community and take Forest Service Road 15 (a.k.a. Blue River Reservoir Road or Old Scout Road). This road will take you along the side of the reservoir for stillwater access and t...
The main pond in a group of six small ponds, now formally named Row River Nature Park, is generously stocked with rainbow trout during late winter and early spring. Also in the ponds are resident bass, panfish and bullhead catfish, all of which bite best in warm months as the trout fishing fades. To get there, take Row River Road (the route to Dore...
This 1,150-acre impoundment on the Coast Fork Willamette River about 10 miles south of Cottage Grove is one of the better trophy largemouth bass lakes in western Oregon and also popularly fished for stocked rainbow trout. There also are other warmwater fish, such as bullhead catfish and sunfish, along with some of those very good-sized largemouth b...
There is one pond stocked with hatchery rainbow trout within a cluster of shallow ponds in Garden Lake Park, located just east of Interstate 5 at Creswell. It is typically stocked from about February to April. The ponds also support some bass, sunfish and bullhead catfish that will bite through the summer after the trout are gone. You reach the pon...
This complex of ponds, totaling 200 acres, is located in a city park along Delta Highway and Goodpasture Island Road on the north side of Eugene. This spot isn’t as good as it used to be, but there’s ample bank access, willing sunfish and some largemouth bass, crappie and bullhead catfish. Empire Park and Jessen ponds are a couple smaller park pond...
As you head east on Highway 58, this is the first reservoir you’ll spot, immediately below the far-larger Lookout Point Reservoir upstream on the Middle Fork Willamette River. Expect Dexter Reservoir to be stocked with trout in the spring, perhaps late April. It’s also a good option in the fall, typically getting a large planting of trout in late S...
This is a reasonably large reservoir (over 1,800 acres) often fished for trophy largemouth bassand for year-round fishing for stocked rainbow trout. The largemouth fishing is productive enough that there are a few good-sized bass tournaments held here in late spring or early summer. Trout fishing is best after fish are stocked in early spring and i...
This is a close-in stream and reservoir near the community of Lowell, just 15 miles southeast of Springfield. Fall Creek itself is regularly stocked starting from mid- to late spring with trout. You may also fish the reservoir for stocked trout, especially early in the year. Stocked or wild trout also can drop down from the creek. Landlocked salmon...
At full pool, this 9,000-acre reservoir just west of Eugene is the largest in the Willamette Valley, and it has one of the most diverse warmwater fisheries around. Much of the reservoir is shallow and loaded with cover, including lily pads and other aquatic vegetation, flooded snags, bridge pillars and lots of channels and flats. You will find Fern...
Feb 21, 2024 · Alton Baker Park. This is a bustling hub for anglers targeting Trout, Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, and Panfish. The adjacent trail and the Alton Baker Canoe Canal, regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout, offer diverse fishing experiences. Armitage Park. Located on the McKenzie River, this spot is great for both boat and bank fishing.
May 3, 2024 · ODFW’s free fishing event will take place about 250 yards upstream of the bridge over the canal at the park entrance. The event is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. Anglers 11 years old and younger do not need an angling license.
Check out the Alton Baker Park Map for a detailed look at the running trails associated with Alton Baker. Fishing: The many ponds and canals of Alton Baker park are regularly stocked with rainbow trout for your fishing pleasures. They provide the perfect setting for both beginner and experienced anglers alike.
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Aug 22, 2015 · Fishing: Open year-round for trout and steelhead. Bait is allowed. And you can fish with two rods with the appropriate two-rod license validation. Alton Baker...
Alton Baker is located right on the banks of the Willamette River, and there are several boat launch areas. Combined with the free parking this can be a great place to start your fishing trip, or float on the river.
