Pacific Northwest
The North West is blessed with incredible fishing opportunities and getting active with the Tualatin River Chapter is one of the best ways to meet passionate anglers eager to share their knowledge on where to go, how to improve your skills and what to use to find success fishing the rivers and streams we work together to restore.
Listed below are some of our best local and nearby waters with information on the fishing opportunities all around the area. Always be sure to check the state fishing regulations (Oregon Fishing) and never hesitate to attend a Tualatin River Chapter event to meet people who can answer your questions. Check out our calendar of events and join us!
50 Places to go Fishing within 60 Minutes of Portland
Let’s go fishing!
Not enough time?
Think again. If you live in the greater Portland area, there are a number of places you can get to in less than an hour provided by ODFW.
Directions and times are approximate, mileage and generalized directions are from Pioneer Courthouse Square.
McKenzie River
The McKenzie River is one of our region’s best trout fisheries, renowned for its prolific insect hatches and large, eager trout! Best of all, the decades of restoration work by Oregon Trout Unlimited Chapters to restore the local habitats and improve their health through tree plantings and other volunteer projects has helped make it even better.
Deschutes River
If you are seeking solitude, scenery and abundant, wild trout, the Deschutes River is the place to be!
Tualatin River Water Trail
The Tualatin River Water Trail is a 38.5-mile navigable portion of the Tualatin River between Rood Bridge Park in Hillsboro and the confluence with the Willamette River, including the entire length of the river as it passes through the City of Tualatin.
River access is available at Brown’s Ferry Park, Tualatin Community Park, Jurgens Park, and the Pacific Highway (99W) & Hazelbrook Road Canoe and Kayak Launch. These provide fishing access and, in fact, are used most by people fishing!
What is a Water Trail?
A Water Trail is a network of access points, resting places and attractions for users of human powered water craft on lakes and rivers.
A Water Trail is a “schoolhouse without walls” which involves the recreational paddler and general public in shore land preservation and stewardship programs.