Our All-in-One Guide to Umpqua Fly Fishing
Umpqua National Forest is renowned for its fishing. It houses excellent lakes for angling and has many renowned rivers running through it. The Rogue River is such a popular fishing location that it’s been alluded to by famous writers like Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey in some of their writings.
If you yearn to fish while you're adventuring in our forest, you’re staying at the right place. Umpqua’s Last Resort not only has a centralized location to many of the top fishing spots, but we also offer a service where local fishing experts will take you to some of the hidden fishing areas the general public doesn’t know about. It’s all a part of our mission to be the hub of adventure at Umpqua!
Buy an Oregon Fishing License
Before you can take a tour with our fishing experts, you have to be properly licensed. Fortunately, buying a fishing permit is as easy as clicking a few buttons on your computer screen.
Cost (Resident / Nonresident)
Adult Annual: $44 / $110.50
*Adult Angling Tag: $46 / $66
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One-Day Angling: $23
Two-Day Angling: $42
Three-Day Angling: $59.50
Seven-Day Angling: Not Applicable / $93.50
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Youth (12-17): $10 / $10
Senior (70+): $29 / Not Applicable
*Angling tags are essential if you plan on fishing for Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, or Halibut.
Popular Fishing Spots
in Umpqua National Forest
Umpqua’s Last Resort is close to some of the most popular fishing lakes and rivers. Discover what fish each location offers.
North Umpqua River
The river next to Umpqua’s Last Resort is an incredibly popular fishing location. If you choose to hike the North Umpqua Trail and you brought your fishing equipment, few places make for a more convenient day of angling. There are hundreds of miles of shoreline to try your luck at, so let’s get started.
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- Steelhead
- Brown Trout
- Brook Trout
- Chinook Salmon
- Coho Salmon
Rogue River
Although reaching the Rogue River is a bit of a drive if you’re only planning on fishing during the day, it can make for an incredibly fun early morning experience if you don’t mind the 45-minute ride (at minimum). It’s also an excellent fishing spot if you’re already heading east to visit Crater Lake.
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- Rainbow Trout
- Coho Salmon
- Steelhead
- Fall Chinook
- Northern Pike
- Minnow
Diamond Lake
Are you not a huge fan of river fishing, and want to cast your line somewhere with a bit more depth? Diamond Lake is a popular location that’s on the way to Crater Lake. You can take your fishing boat rentals out on the water here. It’s not a diverse fishing pool, but it’s open year-round and is great for some casual fishing. Diamond Lake is an ideal location for ice fishing.
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Rainbow Trout
Tiger Trout
Brown Trout
Umpqua River Fishing Guides
What can we at Umpqua’s Last Resort do for you? As the adventurer’s hub of Umpqua’s National Forest, we can help you prepare for your fishing trip, and our local fishing experts can take you to more secluded fishing spots many tourists aren’t even aware of. Ask us about the fishing guide service when you arrive, and we can get you set up.
We also have gear rentals onsite. If you don’t own your own fishing poles, tacklebox, or bait, you can buy and rent the gear you need to have a successful fishing experience.
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