As it does each year, Oregon is dropping all licensing requirements for fishing, crabbing and clamming on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29 to encourage more people to get out and enjoy the outdoors after Thanksgiving.
On those two days, no fishing or shellfish licenses or tags are required. But, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife reminds folks that all other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions.
Oregon residents and non-residents can fish for free.
ODFW has a Weekly Recreation Report that features the best bets for fishing, crabbing and clamming, including water levels, fishing hot spots and alerts.
See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in-season regulation updates too, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Click on the Zone where you want to fish to see regulations updates.
Prefer to crab or clam? My ODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing. Remember to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions—always clam with a friend and never turn your back on
Recreational crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties. But recreational crabbing in the ocean is closed until Nov. 30.
