Fishing Piers in Oregon

Oregon offers some of the best public pier fishing access on the West Coast, with fishing piers along the Pacific Ocean, bays and estuaries, tidal rivers, and inland lakes.

This guide covers public fishing piers across Oregon, including access rules, fishing license exemptions, common species, and planning tips for both saltwater and freshwater anglers.

Types of Fishing Piers in Oregon

Ocean fishing piers: Public piers extending into the Pacific Ocean.
Bay and estuary fishing piers: Located in protected coastal waters.
River fishing platforms: Found along tidal and inland rivers.
Lake and reservoir fishing docks: Managed freshwater fishing platforms.

Common Oregon Fishing Pier Areas

Pacific Ocean Public Fishing Piers

Coastal Bay & Estuary Fishing Piers

Columbia River Fishing Platforms

Tidal River Fishing Piers

State Park Lake Fishing Docks

Public Reservoir Fishing Piers

Best Time to Fish From Oregon Piers

Pier fishing in Oregon is productive year-round, with peak coastal fishing occurring from late spring through early fall when ocean conditions are calmer.

Tidal movement plays a major role in coastal and estuary fishing success.

Night Fishing From Oregon Fishing Piers

Some Oregon fishing piers allow night fishing, particularly in bays, estuaries, and river locations. Night fishing can be productive for species such as surfperch and catfish.

Always verify pier hours and local regulations before fishing after dark.

Access Fees & Pier Rules

Many public fishing piers in Oregon are free to access. Some piers located within state parks or recreation areas may require parking or day-use fees.

Oregon Fishing License Rules

Oregon offers a well-known fishing license exemption for anglers fishing from designated public ocean piers. No personal fishing license is required when fishing from these piers.

Freshwater fishing and fishing from non-designated piers or shorelines generally requires a valid Oregon fishing license.