Free Fishing Weekend

Photo by Anne Schulz

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and

15, 2026. No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags, endorsements or validations are required on these days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free. All other fishing regulations apply including closures, single rod limitations, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon sport fishing regulations to check regulations. Remember to check  MyODFW.com for any Regulation Updates. The Recreation Report features your best bets for fishing for the upcoming week. Expect lots of rainbow trout to be stocked in Oregon's ponds and lakes for the weekend; check out the trout stocking schedule for more information and stocking locations.

Crabbing and clamming  

Free Fishing Weekend is a great weekend to try clamming or crabbing. MyODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing including maps of locations, tips and tricks. As of today, (2/12/26) crab, bay clam and mussel harvest are all open coastwide. Razor clam harvest is allowed from the WA border to Cape Blanco but closed from Cape Blanco to the CA border. Closures can happen quickly and may change before Free Fishing Weekend. Remember to call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their Shellfish page before you go. While you are out enjoying our natural resources, be sure to show us your catch. Submit your photos at MyODFW.com.