How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Corvallis, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Corvallis, Oregon centers around the productive Willamette River, nearby tributary creeks, and a network of stocked lakes and ponds. Anglers target salmon, steelhead, warmwater species, and stocked trout within a quick drive of town, making Corvallis a versatile base for year-round fishing in the mid‑Willamette Valley. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:364,958 kmProximity:95.6 %
Moon Phases for Corvallis
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minor Time:12:32 am - 02:32 am
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major Time:08:36 am - 10:36 am
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minor Time:04:40 pm - 06:40 pm
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major Time:08:57 pm - 10:57 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Corvallis
Corvallis, Oregon fishing revolves around the Willamette River corridor and a scattering of stillwaters that give local anglers a mix of salmon, steelhead, trout, and warmwater opportunities. The main Willamette, Marys River, and nearby reservoirs like Foster, Green Peter, and EE Wilson and Adair ponds create a diverse fishery within 45 minutes of town.
Seasonal patterns drive success around Corvallis. Late winter into early spring is prime time to target winter steelhead in the Willamette system and its tributaries, especially below Corvallis where travel lanes concentrate fish. As flows stabilize in spring, anglers transition to hatchery trout in local ponds and reservoirs, along with prespawn and spawning runs of chinook and coho salmon farther up the basin. Summer brings warm water and excellent action for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and panfish in slackwater zones, side channels, and ponds, while the main river also gives up warm-season catches of walleye, pikeminnow, and channel catfish. Fall is a key window for migrating salmon and late-season trout while bass and panfish remain active until the first real cold snaps of late October–November.
The Willamette River around Corvallis is a big, regulated river with a mix of riffles, long glides, mid‑river rock structure, and wood-laden edges. Focus on current seams, rock piles, and the downstream sides of islands for salmon, steelhead, and smallmouth. Backwaters, sloughs, and slow side channels hold bass, crappie, and catfish through the warmer months. Marys River and smaller creeks in the foothills offer seasonal trout and cutthroat opportunities, especially where colder tributary water enters the mainstem during summer heat.
Stillwater options close to Corvallis include small managed ponds and larger reservoirs to the east. Stocked ponds near town fish well for hatchery trout in spring and fall, with simple setups: slip bobbers or bottom rigs with scented dough baits, or small spinners and spoons retrieved slowly. Larger reservoirs such as Foster and Green Peter, within a reasonable drive, add kokanee, holdover trout, and better structure-driven bass fishing.
Effective techniques depend on species and season:
- Salmon & steelhead: In the Willamette, side-drift small clusters of cured salmon eggs, run yarnies or soft beads under a float, or back-troll plugs through travel lanes and tailouts. Focus on first light, and adjust presentations to stay just off bottom in 4–10 feet of walking-speed current.
- Trout: In ponds and slower river sections, cast small inline spinners (sizes 0–2), 1/8–1/4 oz spoons, or fish worm-and-float rigs near drop-offs. On clearer days, downsize leaders and use more natural colors.
- Bass and panfish: For smallmouth in the main river, throw crankbaits, 3–4" soft plastics, and tubes around rock and current breaks. In ponds and backwaters, largemouth and panfish respond well to finesse plastics, small jigs, and suspending baits worked around weed edges, submerged wood, and docks.
- Catfish & walleye: Target deep holes and slower edges after dark or during low light with bait rigs on the bottom. Use heavier sinkers to keep offerings stationary in moderate current.
Tactical tips for Corvallis fishing include watching river levels carefully and timing trips around dropping or stable flows, which usually push fish into predictable holding water. Polarized glasses are essential for reading seams, rock structure, and depth changes in the often slightly colored Willamette. Cover water efficiently: the river near Corvallis is expansive, so keep moving until you locate active fish, then slow down and thoroughly work that piece of structure before hopping to the next.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Corvallis area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Corvallis. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Dixon Creek - 1.30234267424km , Fisher Island Pond - 1.39774784815km , Oak Creek - 1.67547974521km , Fischer Island - 1.74136906266km , Dunawi Creek - 1.86955461891km , Crystal Lake - 2.08035893497km , Millrace - 2.34139714399km , Stewart Lake - 2.89200310693km , Colorado Lake - 3.91600212146km , Lamprey Creek - 3.97779149199km , Stahlbusch Island - 3.9946710547km , Ornoname 14 Dam - 4.17078935215km , Muddy Creek - 4.38842096129km , Stewart Slough - 4.5148919197km , Truax Island - 5.37318190201km , Kiger Island - 6.18063425725km , Dead River - 6.6414984012km , Booneville Slough - 6.81880403686km , Clemens Log Pond Dam - 6.85605230219km , John Smith Island - 7.12457138661km , Asbahr Lake - 7.42944377636km , Mountain View Creek - 7.64762844111km , Hobin Dam - 8.54473863999km , Horseshoe Island - 8.79340475036km , Lower Kiger Island - 8.95647147189km , Centennial Island - 9.02176454093km , Baker Lake - 9.5113041606km , Bull Run Creek - 9.93145200128km , Baker Island - 10.03990617099km , Clark Slough - 10.11255116816km , Bear Island - 10.16241379142km , McBee Island - 10.29263342919km , Greasy Creek - 10.31853486718km , Randall Pond - 10.38208887529km , Bowers Slough - 10.5920459822km , Writsman Brook - 10.82404646163km , Arbor Creek - 11.29075873669km , McBee Lake - 11.40832587098km , Maddys Pond - 11.52789033766km , Blakesley Creek - 11.75236889239km
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