Before your trip
Oregon fishing
license guide
Exactly which license, tag and endorsement you need for salmon, sturgeon and bottom fishing, for adults and kids.
What every angler needs
Every angler on a Fish Pharm trip needs a valid Oregon fishing license, a Combined Angling Tag and the right endorsement for the trip. Here is the short version.
1. Oregon fishing license
- Required for anyone age 12 and older to fish in Oregon waters
- Available as an annual or daily/multi-day license
2. Combined Angling Tag
- Required to fish for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon or halibut in Oregon
- Needed in addition to the basic license
- If you choose paper harvest, print it and bring it on the day we fish
3a. Columbia River Basin Endorsement
- Required for all anglers of all ages fishing for salmon or steelhead in the Columbia River Basin
- Needed in addition to the license and Combined Angling Tag
- Youth under 12 and certain license holders may get it free on request
3b. Ocean Endorsement
- Required for anglers fishing for marine fish other than salmon or steelhead in ocean waters
- Only needed for bottom fishing trips
Youth licensing
- Youth 11 and younger need a FREE Youth Angling License and must buy a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag to fish for salmon, steelhead or sturgeon
- Youth 12 to 17 must buy BOTH a Youth License and a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag
Quick checklist
| Salmon trip | License + tag + CRBE |
| Sturgeon trip | License + tag |
| Bottom fishing | License + tag + Ocean |
| Kids 11 and under | Free license + juvenile tag |
| Kids 12 to 17 | Youth license + juvenile tag |
or call or text (503) 367-9267
Questions
License FAQ
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Every angler needs a valid Oregon fishing license, a Combined Angling Tag and the right endorsement. Buy them online at ODFW and load them in the MyODFW app. See the Oregon fishing license guide.
What do kids need?
Youth 11 and younger need a free Youth Angling License and a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag to fish for salmon, steelhead or sturgeon. Youth 12 to 17 need both a Youth License and a Juvenile Combined Angling Tag.
Where do I buy my license?
Online at odfw.huntfishoregon.com, then download the MyODFW app on Google Play or the App Store to carry it on your phone.
Let’s go catch some salmon.
Pick your date and lock it in online. Coby reaches out before your trip with the launch, the timing and what to bring.