OBPC Favorite Places to Fish
If you’re a member of our fishing club, then you know there’s no shortage of bass-tacular spots in Oregon where you can reel in some warmwater fish. Our favorite hideouts include the expansive waters of the Columbia River and Multnomah Channel, where the bass practically jump into your boat. We also can’t resist a trip to the shimmering Henry Hagg Lake, where the fish are so abundant they could practically swim up and ask for a selfie! And let’s not forget about the classic Tenmile Lake, where every cast feels like making a splash in the big leagues. Just remember to keep your bait fresh and your puns fresh-er; after all, life is too short to fish without a little laughter!
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Lakes and Ponds
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Hartman Pond
Once used to rear hatchery salmon, Hartman Pond, formerly Wahkeena Pond, was developed into a public fishing area to provide angling opportunity for warmwater fish and seasonally stocked rainbow trout. This was made possible through the combined efforts of OBPC, ODFW, Oregon State Parks.
The pond was renamed to honor Bud and Marcia Hartman, two long-time members of the Oregon Bass and Panfish Club, for their decades of contributions to the advancement of warmwater angling throughout the State fo Oregon. The OBPC and other volunteers contiue to assist with efforts to maintian and improve fish habitat and angler access, and stock warmwater fish in Hartman Pond.
Henry Hagg Lake
This reservoir south of Forest Grove, an easy drive from Portland’s west side, has produced several Oregon state fishing records for smallmouth bass (including the current one) and even the state’s largest bullhead catfish. It also has a very popular fishery for stocked rainbow trout and plentiful panfish. There are decent populations of largemouth bass, often caught near grass and woody structure in the shallow creek arms. Crappie fishing is improving here; look for structure. Yellow perch and bluegill are abundant and fun for kids to catch, but they are usually small. The creek arms are best for numerous bullhead catfish.
Silver Lake, Washington
Silver Lake
Tenmile Lakes
Tenmile Lakes
Vernonia Lake
Vernonia Lake is a 45-acre pond offering largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, and bullhead catfish and is stocked by ODFW with trout and steelhead. Bring worms…lots of worms. It can be fished from the bank or from row boats, kayaks and canoes. Gas-powered outboard motors are not allowed.
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Columbia River Basin
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Le Page Park - Lower John Day River
The lower John Day River Oregon is one of the best places to fish for smallmouth in the world. The smallies are both numerous and large. The John Day flows into the Columbia River just east of the small town of Rufus, a community on Interstate 84 between The Dalles and Arlington. Join us at Le Page Park. Visit the Events section for the dates of our next adventure to the John Day River!
The Boardman area has excellent river access and lots of holding water within reasonable distance. The Columbia also is often ranked on national lists for its top-rate smallmouth bass fishing, with very good numbers of fish and enough good ones to make tournament anglers happy.This pool also is pretty good for crappie if you can find holding water. Boat basins are one place to start for this. There are a variety of other warmwater fish species here as well, including yellow perch and some big catfish. Some of the warmwater species also can be found in backwaters and ponds fed by the Columbia, including McCormack Slough between Boardman and Irrigon and perhaps Messner Pond near Boardman.
Celilo - Columbia River
Lake Celilo
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Willamette River Basin
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Multnomah Channel
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Gilbert River
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Rogers Landing -
Rogers Landing is a beautiful park located in Newberg, Oregon, along the majestic Willamette River. It’s one of Yamhill County’s top recreational spots, offering a excellent warmwater fishing opportunities. The park features a three-lane boat launch, expansive parking, and scenic views that make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
