| Fishing In National Forests |
| | Umatilla National Forest | | The Umatilla National Forest, located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon, covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. A wide variety of recreational opportunities are available on the Umatilla National Forest. Three classified wilderness and three national Wild and Scenic Rivers add their assets to the Forest. | |
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| Fishing In Wilderness Areas |
| | North Fork Umatilla Wilderness | | The North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, located 30 miles east of Pendleton, is the smallest wilderness in northeast Oregon. It encompasses only 20,144 acres in Umatilla and Union counties. | |
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| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Cold Springs Reservoir | | The reservoir covers 1,600 acres with 12 miles of shoreline and is a national wildlife refuge heavily used by migrating waterfowl. Some 275 acres of the reservoir area have been designed as public hunting grounds. Bank fishing for crappie, smallmouth bass, and brown bullhead permitted from the Inlet Canal and along Cold Springs Dam. | |
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| | Lake Wallula | | The lake is located in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington along the Columbia River, provides for water fun and relaxation. Boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing are some of the activities the lake has to offer. The landscape is characteristic of wide-open vistas with few trees while the climate is arid. Other popular activities include camping and picnicking. Recreation facilities range from full service campgrounds and picnic areas to undeveloped remote beaches. View migrating fish and tour the powerhouse and navigation lock. Lodging and restaurants are nearby. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity as well. Guests may be able to spot coyotes, rabbits, deer, and elk. Other visitors at the lake may want to view the birds in the area. A few of these species are hawks, eagles, quail, and ducks. | |
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| | McKay Reservoir | | Available species include rainbow trout, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, and yellow perch. Climbing up to the top of Owen Hill is great exercise. McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful place any time of year. Not all the water around here is flat, Nelson Creek is a stream visitors can visit during their stay. Some of the water around here flows, like Tutuilla Creek. | |
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| Rivers & Streams |
| | Red Bridge State Wayside | | This wayside lies along Oregon Highway 244 and offers visitors overnight camping and daytime opportunities. Enjoy a day of fishing or cool off in the gentle waters of the river. Located in the heart of the Blue Mountains, the park can serve visitor's needs as a base camp for big game hunting, mushrooming or simply exploring the miles of national forest within easy driving distance of the park. | |
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| | Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge | | The refuge provides a nesting area for Great Basin Canada geese and several species of ducks. Mammals include mule deer, coyote, and many smaller species. Walleye, steelhead, salmon, sturgeon, crappie, and bass are found in refuge waters. 29,370 acres of marshes, sloughs, open water, cropland, and sagebrush uplands. | |
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