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Fishing Spots

Lane County's diverse geography offers a range of amazing fishing spots from the mighty Cascade Mountains and their iconic rivers to serene lakes within 60 minutes of Eugene and the salty surf of the Oregon Coast.

With 249 lakes, eight rivers and direct access to the Pacific Ocean, Lane County is the best place to escape for your next fishing trip. Come ride the same rapids on which Prince Helfrich and Leroy Pruitt designed the now-famous McKenzie River drift boat in the 1920s, or check out some of the best kept secrets below. Don't forget your fishing license!

For the best local advice and unforgettable trips, contact one of our experienced guides.


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Alder Lake
  • Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97463
  • Region: Florence
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

Located 6.5 miles North of Florence, West of Hwy 101. Good fishing for stocked rainbow trout in spring. Bank fishing from trail along lake. Access from USFS Alder Dune Campground. MORE >>

Blue River Reservoir
  • Rd 15 (East of Blue River on Hwy 126)
  • Blue River OR 97413
  • Region: McKenzie River
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

975 acres (395 ha) Located near Blue River on Highway 126. Stocked with hatchery rainbow trout. MORE >>

Carter Lake
  • Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97439
  • Region: Florence
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

28 acres (11 ha) This lake is located south of Florence, west of Highway 101. Fish for largemouth bass, yellow perch, and hatchery rainbow trout. MORE >>

Cottage Grove Lake
  • London Rd
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.2411
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(1,150 acres/465 ha) Located south of Cottage Grove. Find largemouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, and hatchery rainbow trout. MORE >>

Cottage Grove Ponds
  • South of Row River
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(1/4–1 acre/.1-.4 ha) Located east of Cottage Grove, south of Row River. Stocked with hatchery rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and bullhead catfish. MORE >>

Cougar Reservoir
  • Hwy 126
  • Blue River OR 97413
  • Region: McKenzie River
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(1,300 acres/526 ha) Reservoir is near Blue River, south of Highway 126. Catch hatchery rainbow trout or native cutthroat trout. MORE >>

Dexter Lake
  • Lowell
  • Lowell OR 97452
  • Region: Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(1,000 acres/405 ha) Located east of Eugene near Lowell. Fish for hatchery rainbow trout, small chinook salmon, largemouth bass, brown bullhead, and white crappie. MORE >>

Dorena Reservoir
  • Shoreview Dr
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(1,840 acres/745 ha) Reservoir is east of Cottage Grove. Stocked with hatchery rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown bullhead catfish, and white crappie. MORE >>

Dune Lake
  • Hwy 101
  • Florence OR 97463
  • Region: Florence
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

Located 6.5 miles north of Florence west of Hwy 101. Good fishing for stocked rainbow trout in spring. Bank fishing form trail along lake. Access form USFS Alder Dune Campground. MORE >>

Eugene Rest Area Ponds
  • Hwy 99
  • Eugene OR 97402
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

1-2 acres/.4-.8 hectares Located between Junction City and Eugene, west of Hwy 99. Find hatchery rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and catfish. MORE >>

Eugene/Junction City Rest Area Ponds
  • Hwy 99
  • Junction City OR 97448
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(1–2 acres/.4-.8 ha) Located between Junction City and Eugene, west of Highway 99. Find hatchery rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. MORE >>

Fall Creek Falls
  • Cician Lake Trail #3662
  • Fall Creek OR 97452
  • Region: Lowell
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(Lower Falls) Double waterfall that totals 30-50 feet (9-15 m). (Falls Creek Falls) 40-60 foot (12-18 m) drop visible from trail. (Upper Falls) Descends 50-80 feet (15-24 m). Near MORE >>

Fern Ridge Lake
  • Clear Lake Rd
  • 14 miles (22 km) northwest of Eugene, near Veneta
  • Junction City OR 97448
  • Phone: 541.682.2000
  • Region: Veneta-Fern Ridge
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(9,000 acres/3,642 ha) Located west of Eugene. Catch white crappie, brown bullhead catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and native cutthroat trout. MORE >>

Fern Ridge Ponds
  • Fern Ridge Ponds
  • Veneta OR 97487
  • Region: Veneta-Fern Ridge
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

(5 acres/2 ha) Located west of Eugene. Fish for white crappie, largemouth bass, and brown bullhead catfish. MORE >>

Hills Creek Reservoir
  • Road 21, Hwy 58
  • 7 miles (11 km) east of Oakridge
  • Oakridge OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Fishing Spots

Day Use Fee Area/Northwest Forest Pass in some areas. Hills Creek Lake is set in rugged mountain country within the Willamette National Forest. The scenic 2,735 acre (1094 ha) MORE >>

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