We’ve compiled a simplified list of locations that will be freshly stocked with legal or larger hatchery rainbow trout just ahead of Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekend.
The state’s next free fishing days are coming right up on June 1 and 2.
You don’t need a license or tags but must follow other regulations, including catch limits and tackle restrictions.
Below, I have simplified the stocking schedules available from our source, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Our version is already divided by each of the state’s zones that have stocked waters and only includes planting that will occur the week immediately ahead of Free Fishing Weekend.
Most of the trout to be stocked will be legal-sized keepers, but several of the locations are planted with some or even all larger trophy-sized rainbow trout.
Additionally, in the zones located in Western and Central Oregon, I’ve linked the top locations to additional articles on our website with detailed information that will help you get the most out of fishing at those specific spots.
Finally, our website has additional information about Oregon’s Free Fishing Weekends in this detailed guide. That more comprehensive article includes trout stocking but also tells you about many other fishing and shellfishing opportunities during the first weekend of June, including a host of special events.
You also will learn about the four other free-fishing days in Oregon that occur elsewhere on the calendar.
Trout Stocking for Free Fishing Weekend
The following lakes, reservoirs, ponds, creeks, and rivers will be stocked during the week of May 27-31, just ahead of the next free fishing days, which are June 1 and 2.
We also wrote an article about the top 10 most-stocked waters in Oregon before Memorial Day. Many of those trout will still be biting by Free Fishing Weekend.
Oregon Resources
ODFW Weekly Fishing Report
ODFW Trout Stocking Schedule
Oregon Fishing Regulations
National Weather Service