Fishing

Hunting and fishing are popular on the Willamette National Forest.

In Oregon, licenses and regulations for hunting and fishing are managed by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW). Learn about Oregon fishing & hunting regulations and how to get a license.

Please remember: It's your responsibility to know property boundaries and respect nearby private lands while hunting on the national forest.

Lake and Pond Fishing

The Willamette National Forest provides an endless number of fishing opportunities for all anglers. Beautiful rivers and streams, high elevation lakes, reservoirs, and small ponds offer just about every setting for fishing.

River and Stream Fishing

In Oregon, licenses and regulations for hunting and fishing are managed by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW). Learn about Oregon fishing & hunting regulations for information about how to get a license and what rivers and lakes have additional fishing regulations.

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Alder Springs Campground

Site Open

This small, rustic site is right on the side of the historic McKenzie Pass Highway. Surrounded by towering Douglas fir trees, this is a perfect spot to be on a warm day.Access to Linton Lake…

Bedrock Campground

Site Closed

Located in a dynamic landscape setting shaped by fire, this 22 site camground is situated on a terrace above Fall Creek where the hillsides surrounding the camp offer an impressive fireweed bloom…

Bedrock Day Use Area

Site Open

This site offers a small parking area and a vault toilet just east of the Bedrock Campground. There is no garbage service offered at this site. Nearby recreational opportunities are fishing and…

Big Lake Campground

Site Open

On the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass, surrounded by alpine fir, hemlock and lodgepole pine, campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop.…

Big Lake Day Use Area

Site Open

The day use site is located in the Big Lake Campground the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass.Big Lake is very popular for both motorized and non-motorized boating and is a hub of…

Big Lake West Campground

Site Open

This small 11 site tent-only campground lies on the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass and is a hub of activity during the summer months. It's a smaller campground located just west…

Big Pool Group Campground

Site Closed

Big Pool is a small group site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek.

Bingham Boat Launch

Site Open

Bingham Boat Launch is a small, day use only launch at the south end of the Hills Creek Reservoir. Please note that this ramp requires higher water levels to be accessible by boats. Note that the…

Black Canyon Campground

Site Open

With 75 campsites and located in a mature Douglas-fir and Western Red Cedar forest, this campground offers a cool respite from summer heat alongside the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. The…

Black Canyon Day Use Area

Site Open

This site offers relief from summer heat alongside the Middle Fork Willamette River. Recreational opportunities include fishing and picnicking.