When are Oregon Free Fishing Days in 2026?
Oregon lists February 14-15, June 6-7, and November 27-28, 2026.
OR state guide
Oregon Free Fishing Days 2026.
Oregon is valuable because free fishing days can include fishing, crabbing, and clamming, which creates more family trip options.
2026 dates
Free Fishing Days
February 14-15, 2026
June 6-7, 2026
November 27-28, 2026
Who the waiver appears to cover
ODFW presents free fishing days as statewide opportunities; visitors should verify all rule details before fishing.
Water and species scope
ODFW free fishing days commonly cover fishing, crabbing, and clamming without licenses or tags, but all regulations remain in force.
Important caution
Free fishing days do not make closed areas open or remove harvest limits.
Rules still apply
Check these before the first cast.
Free fishing days are for planning access, not for skipping fishing rules. Use the official Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife page as the final authority.
Closures
Bag limits
Size limits
Species rules
Area regulations
Official verification
Use the agency source as the final authority.
This page is designed for planning. Final rules can depend on species, water, access point, date, and whether the angler is a resident or visitor.
Source
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
ODFW publishes a dedicated 2026 Free Fishing Days and events article with date windows and rule reminders.
Open official sourceOregon Free Fishing Days FAQ.
Do Oregon Free Fishing Days include crabbing or clamming?
ODFW describes free fishing days as covering fishing, crabbing, and clamming without licenses or tags, while all regulations still apply.