Many times the great state of Oregon can be overlooked as a fishing destination is the United States. When you think of fishing states, Colorado, Florida, Texas, Alaska and Montana even come to mind, but Oregon? Not so. But the great state of Oregon, it should come to mind when it comes to fishing, no doubt about that. Summer Sturgeon Columbia River fishing is just one of many options a fisherman can choose to participate in Oregon fishing opportunities ranging from fishing for rainbow trout to the famous Deschutes River, Wade fishing for spring Chinook in Oregon Cascade Range river to saltwater fishing for big black halibut, powerful schools of tuna or fish species abundant rocks. Oregon fishing is one of the most diverse to be found in North America.

Many fishermen in Alaska, where salmon fishing is and rainbow trout, but the Columbia River, Oregon sees the return of more than one million salmon and steelhead a year. Throw in rivers like the Rogue, Umpqua and John Day and fishing as the estuary of Tillamook Bay from his famous huge fall Chinook and you begin to see what Oregon has to offer the average angler. If you are a home or very experienced fisherman, Oregon has something for you.

Do not think Oregon is the only game on big fish like Steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, and halibut. There are plenty of opportunities for fishing everything from trout stocked with largemouth bass. With respect to fisheries, Oregon, literally, has everything. Regulatory Oregon fisheries are very similar to other states, and it is always a good idea to check to make sure the method you will use is legal. For those of you who use live bait (especially worms) gang hooks are perfectly legal, it's a good thing. This means that in the great state of Oregon, the presentation of your bait (on all the worms) with a series of gang hooks is the best way forward, because gang hooks are the best way to present your bait in a completely natural way.

If you are a resident of Oregon, a fishing license is very affordable, about $ 25. Non-resident licenses are under $ 65 and if you only plan on fishing for a short time, 1 to 7 days of licenses are available. If you are planning on fishing for salmon, steelhead, halibut or label combination is necessary, but only cost you about $ 20. Not only is Oregon a great place to fish and also very affordable. The conclusion is that Oregon and fishing surely go hand, and the next time you think about fishing, you should think of the great state of Oregon.

Trevor Kugler is co-founder of JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!

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