Let's Go Fishing!

Note: Always check the Fishing Regulations before you start fishing!

The Pacific Northwest National Forests provide an endless number of fishing opportunities for the experienced and beginning angler. Beautiful rivers and streams, high elevation lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds offer just about every setting one could ask for to relax and fish, or just enjoy the magnificent scenery. Just click on the Regional Map for a location you prefer to fish to find out more about the exciting places to cast your favorite lure or fly!

About 2 million people each year recreate in streams and lakes on Pacific Northwest National Forests. But with nearly 20,000 miles of fish-bearing streams and 200,000 acres of lakes, there"s still plenty of space for everyone to find their own "secret spot" for an extraordinary experience fishing, fish-viewing or exploring on a National Forest.

Opportunities abound to pursue or view the legendary Northwest salmon and steelhead, several species of trout, or a variety of warm-water fish (see Fish Resources.)

Aquatic environments vary from the temperate rain forest rivers of the Coast Range to spring-fed creeks of the sunny "east-side", from huge deep reservoirs of the arid Columbia River basin, to glistening alpine lakes in the Cascade, Olympic, and Blue Mountains. Twenty National Forest units cover the length and breadth of Oregon and Washington States, allowing you to "wade" from sea level to over 10,000+ feet, and find mint-bright Chinook, pole-bending Sturgeon, or leaping Rainbows in spectacular surroundings.

Welcome to the Pacific NW Region National Forests - Fish US!