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65 Places to Go Fishing in Lane County 62. Munsel Landing County Park, Munsel Lake Trout, yellow perch, bass If you have more time and a boat… Common Fish Popular for boating, swimming and fishing, this shore dune These trips are appropriate for drift boats, pontoons or lake offers varied fishing opportunities. Shoreline is mostly kayaks. Boaters are always responsible for knowing their privately owned; access at boat ramp. $ craft, the nature of the river and their own abilities. Scout 65 places before you go! 63. Siltcoos Lake 1. Middle Fork Willamette River-Pengra to Jasper Salmon, trout, yellow perch, catfish, crappie, bass or Clearwater: A few technical spots keep boaters alert to go fishing This large, somewhat shallow lake is well-used and has a wide on this classic fish-and-float for trout and the occasional Rainbow trout Brook trout Cutthroat variety of fish available, including coho salmon. salmon or steelhead. A close-in trip that feels like a in Lane County remote getaway. LANE COUNTY OFFERS SO MUCH TO EXPLORE — from coastal lakes and rivers to mountain lakes and 64. South Jetty County Park Crab, surf perch, rockfish 2. Willamette River-The Town Run: Put in at Island streams. The Willamette River runs through the Eugene-Springfield metro area and is fed by three major While you can fish for salmon or rockfish, the big draw here is Park in Springfield or Alton Baker Park in Eugene and rivers: the McKenzie, Middle Fork Willamette and Coast Fork Willamette. Florence is surrounded by large crabbing. Also provides beach and OHV access. Many local float to Beltline. Very productive for summer steelhead dune lakes, the Siuslaw River and Pacific Ocean. With so many places to fish, it’s no wonder Lane County is starting in late spring and early summer. shops offer crab pot rentals. Steelhead Coho salmon Chinook salmon an anglers’ paradise. For current regulations, call your local ODFW office or check www.ODFW.com. $ 3. McKenzie River-Hayden Bridge to Armitage Park: 65. Sutton Lake A gentle float with a few technical spots and abundant Trout, yellow perch, bass trout make this stretch relaxing and enjoyable. Catch-and- 1-10. EUGENE | SPRINGFIELD AREA Actually comprised of two lakes (East and West Sutton) that release, flies and lures only on this reach. 1. Alton Baker Park 6. Armitage Park, McKenzie River are linked by a short channel. Shoreline is mostly private; Trout, salmon, steelhead, some bass and panfish Trout, salmon, steelhead 4. Siuslaw River-Whittaker Creek to Lake Creek: bank access at boat ramp and campground. Access is via Alton Baker Park with an adjacent trail that runs nearly Provides great access to boat or bank fishing with full amenities A winter steelhead drift boat fishery from January the entire length. The Alton Baker Canoe Canal, a side channel of the Popular take-out for a float from Hayden Bridge. $ through March. Largemouth Bass Crappie Bullhead river, is stocked with rainbow trout. An occasional steelhead makes its $ 5. Siuslaw River-Cushman or the Port of Siuslaw: way in from the mainstem Willamette. A midpoint pond offers good 7. Hayden Bridge, McKenzie River Cushman or the Port of Siuslaw. Productive fall fishing, rounding out this popular location. Trout, salmon, steelhead salmon fishery when trolling lures or herring. A power Easy access to a stretch of river with less technical water that fishes 2. Beltline Landing at Beltline and boat is recommended. well for wild trout. Limited bank access available. River Ave., Mainstem $ If you go, consider… More fishing resources available at What you need Willamette River Travel Lane County can help you coordinate the details of www.odfw.com • A fishing license if 12 or older Trout, salmon, steelhead, some bass 8. Hendricks Bridge, your trip: l Trout stocking schedules • A copy of the Oregon and panfish McKenzie River l Use a local fishing guide to make the most of your time! Often a take-out for floating the “town Trout, salmon, steelhead l Fishing tips and techniques Sportfishing Regulations l Learn which day-use permits are needed. Permits may run” of summer steelhead, this gravel A peaceful oasis close to Springfield, this park l not be available for purchase at fishing locations. Weekly fishing reports • Licenses and regulations are landing also provides bank access, summer offers full amenities, some bank access and a l Road conditions can change quickly. Check before you available at license agents recreation and a launch for a lesser-floated popular boat ramp. Ending point for salmon go: www.tripcheck.com or online reach to the town of Harrisburg. trips from Leaburg or starting point for wild trout floats to Hayden Bridge. 3. Island Park, Mainstem $ Oregon Department Willamette River 9. Deerhorn, McKenzie River Key to Amenities: Trout, salmon, steelhead, some bass of Fish and Wildlife Trout, salmon, steelhead Restrooms Stocked Trout and panfish Springfield Field Office Provides good bank access to the river as Located on Holden Creek Rd. off of Hwy. 3150 E Main Street well as a boat ramp. 126, there is a ½-mile stretch of bank access as well as a Boat Launch Disabled Access boat launch. Springfield, OR 97478-5800 $ 4. Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System Fee or Parking Picnic $ Tel: 541-726-3515 Fax: 541-726-2505 (Willamette River Trail), Mainstem Willamette River 10. Jessen Pond Pass required Small ODFW owned pond nestled in a neighborhood. A Trout, salmon, steelhead, some bass and panfish Camping Newport Field Office TRAVEL LANE COUNTY A unique opportunity to target summer steelhead from late spring into warmwater fishery with limited parking along Jessen Dr. 2040 SE Marine Science Drive 3312 Gateway St. early fall with or without a boat. Bike paths line the river from Island North Fork of the Middle Fork, Willamette River Newport, OR 97365 Springfield, OR 97477 Park in Springfield to Randy Pape Beltline in north Eugene. Target 11-18. COTTAGE GROVE AREA Tel: 541 867 4741 Fax: 541 867 0311 Tel. 541.484.5307 | 800.547.5445 the long bedrock runs and pools. Access to amenities, including boat ramps, in multiple locations. 11. Riverside Park, Coast Fork Willamette River www.odfw.com Open Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Trout www.EugeneCascadesCoast.org 5. Clearwater Landing, Middle Fork Willamette River Access through town and just north of town to the mainstem [email protected] Trout, salmon, steelhead Coast Fork Willamette River. Technical float due to multiple Recently upgraded facilities with access to the Middle Fork Path. It is a navigation hazards. nice put-in for floating down into the mainstem Willamette, with take- outs at Island Park, D Street or Alton Baker Park. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 12. Cloverdale Rd. at Sears Rd., Coast Fork 21. Pengra Boat Launch, Middle Fork Willamette 42. Blue River Reservoir Lake Creek Willamette River Trout, salmon, steelhead 45 Trout, bass Salmon, steelhead, cutthroat trout Scan with smartphone Trout A good boat launch with bank access. At lower water levels, there is I-5 Very popular summer lake with trail access. Open year-round and stocked in This tributary to the Siuslaw River has good fishing in the lower QR code reader to go spring and early summer. Bank access is at boat ramps and along the shoreline. reach below Green Creek. Hwy. 36 tracks the creek closely. An unimproved location with good bank access and inflatable boat some access to less-fished water across the river. mobile with this map. launch. Roadside parking for vehicles. 99 43 $ Facilities available at the BLM site. 22. Fall Creek (above Fall Creek Reservoir) 43. Carmen Reservoir Trout 48 Trout 13. Lynx Hollow, Coast Fork Willamette River 44 52. Deadwood Boat Ramp near Picturesque stream above Fall Creek Reservoir. Popular summer Open year-round, this small, easy-access lake fishes well through the mouth of Deadwood Creek $ Trout Junction City 126 recreation area with swimming holes. Good bank access from the summer. Motorized boats prohibited. Although the gated entrance is occasionally open, plan on walk-in 42 multiple campgrounds. 50 53. Konnie Memorial Park near the town of access only at this beautiful green space on the mainstem Coast Fork. $ 54 Cheshire 44. Trail Bridge Reservoir 52,53 Leaburg 242 Swisshome. Primitive boat launch. 23. Lowell State Recreation Site, Dexter Reservoir 36 35,37- 41 Trout 14. Mosby Creek Mainstem 47 Trout, bass 49 Willamette 36 Blue River This 90 acre “flies and lures only” lake provides opportunities to 54. Triangle Lake Trout 36 Eugene McKenzie Trout fishing is best from fall to spring. Heavy use by water-skiers and River 126 harvest hatchery trout and catch and release angling for wild trout. Trout, bass, bluegill, yellow perch, bullhead, kokanee This Row River tributary is immediately southeast of Cottage River 46 sailboaters. Dexter is home to a pikeminnow derby during the Blackberry All bull trout must be released unharmed. This large, popular, natural lake offers varied fishing that can Grove with multiple access points along Mosby Creek Rd. and Blue 126 Veneta Jam Festival in late July 1- 10 Springeld be good, especially on the south and east shores. Access by Mountain Rd. This creek offers good fishing for hard-working trout Middle Fork 45. Clear Lake Resort, Clear Lake boat or from a fishing pier. anglers. Steelhead are occasionally caught. 19-21 Willamette River 22 Trout $ 24. Cascara Campground, Fall Creek Reservoir 24 Headwaters of the McKenzie River, 148-acre natural lake famous for its 55-65. FLORENCE AREA 15. Row River at Schwarz Park 101 Trout, bass, crappie 23 “underwater forest.” Motorized boats prohibited. Non-motorized boat Trout, Salmon Popular recreational area with access to camping, hiking, swimming 54 rentals available at county-owned resort onsite.
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