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Port Orford is ahead of the curve when it comes to clean water. Several projects are in the works to improve surface water pollution education and improvements, including installation of a bioswale and storm drain painting at Battle Rock Park.

Sixes River

Elk and Sixes Rivers: The Elk River boasts some of the best salmon fishing in the contiguous U.S. When the coastal rains start around October, fall chinook salmon and coho salmon, or silvers, begin their run up the rivers. After Thanksgiving, sea-run cutthroat trout, or bluebacks, and winter steelhead lure fishers from near and far. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while casting a fly!

Elk River

Elk River Hatchery: In early June, the Elk River Fish Hatchery sponsors a free fishing weekend for children 10 years old and younger. Fish caught can be 10 inches to 9 pounds and include chinook salmon, winter steelhead, and rainbow trout. Rods, reels, bait, and tackle are provided. Phone 541-332-7025 for exact date and times.

Elk River Hatchery picture from ODFW

Garrison Lake

Garrison Lake: With 130 acres of lake in the middle of Port Orford, everybody gets a chance to catch their limit. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and chinook salmon are plentiful year round. See web page on Garrison Lake for locations of fishing docks and boat ramps. Visit the Garrison Lake Restoration Committee website to learn about efforts to improve the water quality of Garison Lake.

Laird Lake: This small, isolated lake on the way to Powers has been stocked with trout in the past. Wily and hard to catch, only experienced fishers need make the trip up the Elk River. Four-wheel drive vehicles recommended. See the Fishing Works website for more information.

The Pacific Ocean: Take out a kayak, canoe, or rowboat to catch a variety of bottom fish, including lingcod, kelp greenling, cabezon, and rockfish. Or ride out with a charter boat to enjoy the luxury of fishing without the hassle of worrying about your boat.

Kayaking

Port Orford Dock

Port Orford Dock: Fish off the Port Orford Dock or the jetty for smelt, sardine, herring, lingcod, halibut, and perch to name a few. Enjoy beach fishing from the Dock Beach.

Shoreline fishing: Pinkfin perch and serfperch can be caught from any beach in the area.

You can find Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations handbooks at McNair's True Value Hardware, where licenses, bait, tackle and fishing supplies are also sold. For additional fishing information, seasons, regulations, restrictions, visit the Oregon Fish and Wildlife website: www.dfw.state.or.us or phone 503.872.5263.