The deep drawdown at Lookout Point Reservoir creates a "new river" that makes for a unique and good spot to fish and hike.

TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Volunteers help create a stronger fishing future on many Oregon streams. That’s especially true for a group of anglers who live for winter steelhead fishing on Tillamook County’s ...

Standing on the banks of the Sandy River, Oregon, at 11:45 on Thursday morning, parents, grandparents and kids jostled for a good spot and ready their nets. Below, in the clear water, thousands of ...

According to data from U.S. News and World Report, Oregon ranked – somewhat surprisingly – 44th out of 50 states in the Natural Environment category, based on pollution levels and air and water ...

A special 7-hour fishing season in Oregon brought chaos and a bit of lawlessness to the Sandy River on Thursday. As big pushes of tiny smelt worked their way upstream and into anglers’ dip nets, ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks to fish biologist Stephan Charette about one of the best places to catch fish in Oregon: smallmouth bass on the John Day River. In ...

SALEM, Ore.—Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon next Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a ...

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

Few places in Oregon capture the beauty of fall like the McKenzie River Trail. This 26-mile trail along the McKenzie River is famous for its beautiful landscapes, blue water pools, and dazzling fall ...

A federal lawsuit over a Native fishing platform at one of Oregon’s greatest waterfalls is going to trial, a federal judge ruled Friday. The suit, brought by Portland General Electric against the ...