🐟 What fish can you catch in Richland?

Most commonly caught species around Richland , OR : Smallmouth bass - 277 reported catches Channel catfish - 134 reported catches Largemouth bass - 34 reported catches Black crappie - 34 reported catches Rainbow trout - 32 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Richland fishing reports?

The latest Richland , OR fishing reports are: @kolton7198 reported a nice Largescale sucker at Hells Canyon Reservoir . @Hex_outdoors reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Brownlee Reservoir . @kolton7198 reported a nice Channel catfish at Hells Canyon Reservoir . @livin4fishn reported a nice Rainbow trout at Diamond Lake . @HighDesertFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Johnson Creek . .

Fishing in Richland, OR

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Richland, Oregon?

Anglers in Richland , OR recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (WA / ID) , Brownlee Reservoir , Powder River .

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Top fish species in Richland

Latest Richland fishing reports

Largescale sucker

Hells Canyon Reservoir

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Brownlee Reservoir

length · weight

Channel catfish

Hells Canyon Reservoir

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Diamond Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Johnson Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Cottonwood Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Brownlee Reservoir

17 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Brownlee Reservoir

17 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Brownlee Reservoir

13 in · 2 lb

Smallmouth bass

Brownlee Reservoir

16 in · 4 lb

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Fishing regulations in Richland

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Fishing regulations in Oregon can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

3 > 15

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Exceptions to Southeast Zone Regulations

Agency Lake

Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Ana Reservoir

1 hybrid bass per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Ana River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Annie Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Antelope Creek (Malheur Co.)

Closed.

Big Alvord Creek

Closed.

Blitzen River

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge below Bridge Cr is Closed, except from Sodhouse Ln. to the bridge on The Boat Landing Rd Aug 1 - Sep 15.

Burnt River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Calahan Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Chewaucan River

Below Hwy 31 at Paisley

Use of bait allowed.

Corral Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Cottonwood Reservoir (Goose Lake Basin, Lake Co.)

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Crater Lake National Park

Angling is regulated by the National Park Service (541) 594-3000.

Crooked Creek (Klamath Co.)

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Closed from the springs at Klamath Hatchery downstream 1,000 ft to a posted fence crossing.

Crystal Creek

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Denio Creek

Closed.

Dog Lake

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.

Drews Reservoir

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Eagle Creek including East and West Forks

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Fort Creek

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.

Fourmile Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Goose Lake

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Harriman Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Indian Creek and Tributaries (Malheur/Harney Co.)

Closed.

Jackson Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Jordan Creek

5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Klamath Lake

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Closed to all angling in Hagelstein Park.

Klamath River

1 rainbow trout per day, 12 inch minimum and 15 inch maximum length.
Closed from Hwy 66 Bridge to Keno Dam Jun 16 - Sep 30.

Krumbo Creek

Below Krumbo Reservoir

Closed.

Krumbo Reservoir

Closed to ice fishing by Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (541) 493-2612.

Lake of the Woods

5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Angling allowed 24 hours per day for all species.

Link River

Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Little Alvord Creek

Closed.

Little McCoy Creek

Closed.

Little Whitehorse Creek and Tributaries (Harney /Malheur Co.)

Open year round.
Catch-and-release for trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Lost River and Tributaries

Use of bait allowed.

Malheur River

Below Otis Creek

5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Malheur River, North Fork Mouth to Beulah Reservoir

5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Mann Lake

2 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Artificial flies and lures only.
Closed to angling on tributaries.

Miller Creek (OutletofMillerLake, Klamath Co.)

Use of bait allowed.

Miller Lake

Angling allowed 24 hours per day for all species.

Mosquito Creek (Harney Co.)

Closed.

Odessa Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Owyhee River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Catch-and-release for brown trout.
Use of bait allowed.

Phillips Reservoir

Catch-and-release for tiger muskie.

Pike Creek

Closed.

Pine Creek and Tributaries (Baker Co.)

Above Oxbow Bridge

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Poison Creek Reservoir

2 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.

Powder River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Recreation Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Sage Creek

Closed.

Sand Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Scott Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Sevenmile Creek and Tributaries

Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Use of bait allowed above Nicholson Rd.

Short Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Skull Creek (Harney Co.)

Closed.

South Fork Sycan River

Use of bait allowed.

Spencer Creek

Open May 22 - Oct 31.

Sprague River

Open Apr 22 – Oct 31.
1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed from Saddle Mt Pit Rd Bridge up to Godowa Springs Rd.

Sprague River, North Fork and Tributaries

2 brown trout per day.
Use of bait allowed on the mainstem and tributaries above the lowermost 3372 Rd crossing.

Spring Creek (Klamath Co.)

Open May 22 - Oct 31.

Thomason Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Threemile Creek (Harney Co.)

Closed.

Threemile Creek (Klamath Co.)

Above Westside Rd

Closed.

Twin Lakes (Wallowa Mountains)

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Unity Reservoir

5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Closed within 200 ft of the dam Jan 1 - Mar31 and Dec 1-31.

Van Horn Creek

Closed.

Watson Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Whitehorse Creek and Tributaries (Trout Creek Mountains)

Open year round.
Catch-and-release for trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Williamson River

Mouth to Chiloquin Bridge

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Only one single point hook may be used.

Chiloquin Bridge to Kirk Rd Bridge

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Only one single point hook may be used.
No angling from a floating device.

Kirk Rd Bridge to headwaters

Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Only one single point hook may be used.
No angling from a floating device.

Willow Creek (East Steens)

Closed.

Willow Creek and Tributaries (Trout Creek Mountains)

Open year round.
Catch-and-release for trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Willow Valley Reservoir

5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.

Wood River

Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
2 brown trout per day.
Includes Petric Canal.

Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under location exceptions. No limit in the southwest corner of the Southwest Zone (see map pg 68 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations).

Streams: No limit.

No more than 3 over 15 inches in length in lakes.
No minimum length in streams.
No size limit in the southwest corner of the Southeast Zone
(See map pg 68 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations).
Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams
unless noted under location exceptions.

Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year.

Streams: Open during trout season.

For more information please see Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations

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Exceptions to Southeast Zone Regulations

Agency Lake

Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Ana Reservoir

1 hybrid bass per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Ana River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Annie Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Antelope Creek (Malheur Co.)

Closed.

Big Alvord Creek

Closed.

Blitzen River

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge below Bridge Cr is Closed, except from Sodhouse Ln. to the bridge on The Boat Landing Rd Aug 1 - Sep 15.

Burnt River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Calahan Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Chewaucan River

Below Hwy 31 at Paisley

Use of bait allowed.

Corral Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Cottonwood Reservoir (Goose Lake Basin, Lake Co.)

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Crater Lake National Park

Angling is regulated by the National Park Service (541) 594-3000.

Crooked Creek (Klamath Co.)

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Closed from the springs at Klamath Hatchery downstream 1,000 ft to a posted fence crossing.

Crystal Creek

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Denio Creek

Closed.

Dog Lake

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.

Drews Reservoir

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Eagle Creek including East and West Forks

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Fort Creek

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.

Fourmile Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Goose Lake

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Harriman Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Indian Creek and Tributaries (Malheur/Harney Co.)

Closed.

Jackson Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Jordan Creek

5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Klamath Lake

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Closed to all angling in Hagelstein Park.

Klamath River

1 rainbow trout per day, 12 inch minimum and 15 inch maximum length.
Closed from Hwy 66 Bridge to Keno Dam Jun 16 - Sep 30.

Krumbo Creek

Below Krumbo Reservoir

Closed.

Krumbo Reservoir

Closed to ice fishing by Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (541) 493-2612.

Lake of the Woods

5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Angling allowed 24 hours per day for all species.

Link River

Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Little Alvord Creek

Closed.

Little McCoy Creek

Closed.

Little Whitehorse Creek and Tributaries (Harney /Malheur Co.)

Open year round.
Catch-and-release for trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Lost River and Tributaries

Use of bait allowed.

Malheur River

Below Otis Creek

5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Malheur River, North Fork Mouth to Beulah Reservoir

5 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Mann Lake

2 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Artificial flies and lures only.
Closed to angling on tributaries.

Miller Creek (OutletofMillerLake, Klamath Co.)

Use of bait allowed.

Miller Lake

Angling allowed 24 hours per day for all species.

Mosquito Creek (Harney Co.)

Closed.

Odessa Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Owyhee River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Catch-and-release for brown trout.
Use of bait allowed.

Phillips Reservoir

Catch-and-release for tiger muskie.

Pike Creek

Closed.

Pine Creek and Tributaries (Baker Co.)

Above Oxbow Bridge

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Poison Creek Reservoir

2 trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.

Powder River

5 rainbow trout per day, 8 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Recreation Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Sage Creek

Closed.

Sand Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Scott Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Sevenmile Creek and Tributaries

Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Use of bait allowed above Nicholson Rd.

Short Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Skull Creek (Harney Co.)

Closed.

South Fork Sycan River

Use of bait allowed.

Spencer Creek

Open May 22 - Oct 31.

Sprague River

Open Apr 22 – Oct 31.
1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed from Saddle Mt Pit Rd Bridge up to Godowa Springs Rd.

Sprague River, North Fork and Tributaries

2 brown trout per day.
Use of bait allowed on the mainstem and tributaries above the lowermost 3372 Rd crossing.

Spring Creek (Klamath Co.)

Open May 22 - Oct 31.

Thomason Creek

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.
Use of bait allowed.

Threemile Creek (Harney Co.)

Closed.

Threemile Creek (Klamath Co.)

Above Westside Rd

Closed.

Twin Lakes (Wallowa Mountains)

1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length.

Unity Reservoir

5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.
Closed within 200 ft of the dam Jan 1 - Mar31 and Dec 1-31.

Van Horn Creek

Closed.

Watson Creek

Use of bait allowed.

Whitehorse Creek and Tributaries (Trout Creek Mountains)

Open year round.
Catch-and-release for trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Williamson River

Mouth to Chiloquin Bridge

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Only one single point hook may be used.

Chiloquin Bridge to Kirk Rd Bridge

Open May 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Only one single point hook may be used.
No angling from a floating device.

Kirk Rd Bridge to headwaters

Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
Only one single point hook may be used.
No angling from a floating device.

Willow Creek (East Steens)

Closed.

Willow Creek and Tributaries (Trout Creek Mountains)

Open year round.
Catch-and-release for trout.
Artificial flies and lures only.

Willow Valley Reservoir

5 bass per day, only 1 bass over 15 inches may be harvested.

Wood River

Open Apr 22 - Oct 31.
Catch-and-release for rainbow trout.
2 brown trout per day.
Includes Petric Canal.

Regulations for

44°46′5.5″N 117°10′0.8″W

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FAQ about Richland fishing

Anglers in Richland, OR recommend these top fishing spots: Snake River (WA / ID), Brownlee Reservoir, and Powder River.

Most commonly caught species around Richland, OR:

Smallmouth bass - 277 reported catches
Channel catfish - 134 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 34 reported catches
Black crappie - 34 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 32 reported catches

The latest Richland, OR fishing reports are:

@kolton7198 reported a nice Largescale sucker at Hells Canyon Reservoir.
@Hex_outdoors reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Brownlee Reservoir.
@kolton7198 reported a nice Channel catfish at Hells Canyon Reservoir.
@livin4fishn reported a nice Rainbow trout at Diamond Lake.
@HighDesertFly reported a nice Rainbow trout at Johnson Creek.

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