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Planning your next fishing trip in Eugene, United States ? Today is a poor 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 Eugene, Oregon centers around the Willamette River, nearby McKenzie River, and a network of stocked lakes that offer year-round action for trout, bass, and panfish. Anglers here target everything from wild redside rainbow trout in fast-moving rivers to chunky largemouth bass in calm reservoirs, making the Eugene area one of the most versatile freshwater fishing hubs in the Willamette Valley. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Eugene include: Willamette River, McKenzie River, Fern Ridge Lake, Siuslaw River, Dexter Reservoir, Dorena Lake, Fall Creek Lake, Siltcoos Lake, Leaburg Lake, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:4 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • First Quarter Moon - 43% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~9 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    392,993 km
    Proximity:
    29.8 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Eugene
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Thu, 27 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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All times are displayed in the America/Los_Angeles timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -7 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 43% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -13 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Los_Angeles • Mon, 20 Jul 16:19 • 44.052, -123.087
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Eugene

Fishing in Eugene, Oregon revolves around the Willamette and McKenzie river systems, plus a ring of easily reached reservoirs like Dexter, Lookout Point, and Fern Ridge. These waters give local anglers consistent shots at trout, bass, panfish, and seasonal salmon and steelhead, with productive bank access and boat launches minutes from town.

Seasonal patterns drive success. Late winter through spring is prime for trout and steelhead on the McKenzie and mainstem Willamette. High but clearing flows push fish tight to soft edges, inside bends, and behind boulders—perfect for float-and-jig or bead setups, and weighted nymph rigs. Summer brings classic dry-fly fishing for redside rainbows on the McKenzie; fish riffle seams and pocket water early and late with caddis and mayfly imitations, or swing soft hackles through tailouts. Warm months also ignite bass and panfish in local lakes. Largemouth wake up in May–June, holding around flooded brush, docks, and weedlines, while crappie school on wood and vertical structure. Fall cool-down recharges river trout and can produce some of the heaviest smallmouth bass catches in the lower Willamette and nearby reservoirs.

Habitat types are diverse around Eugene. The McKenzie River is fast, clear, and structure-rich—classic drift-boat water with boulders, ledge rock, and defined seams. Focus on current breaks, side channels, and the heads and tails of pools for trout and steelhead. The Willamette through town is broader and slower with mixed holding water: deep mid-river trenches for migrating salmon and steelhead, plus gravel bars, wing dams, and rocky banks that hold smallmouth bass. Lakes like Dexter and Lookout Point fish like typical foothill reservoirs; target points, submerged roadbeds, and creek arms. Fern Ridge and smaller ponds around town are shallow, weedy systems where weed edges, backwater pockets, and man-made structure are prime for bass and panfish.

Common techniques vary by target. For trout and steelhead from a drift boat, side-drifting or bobber-dogging soft beads, yarnies, or bait along seams is highly effective, while bank anglers do well with float rigs set just off bottom. Fly anglers work Euro-nymphing or indicator rigs in deeper slots, then switch to dries and emergers when hatches pop. Light spinning gear with small spinners, spoons, or 2–4 inch soft plastics will consistently take river trout where access allows. On lakes, bass anglers lean on Texas-rigged worms, jigs, and spinnerbaits around cover. Early and late, topwater walkers and frogs around weed mats can produce explosive largemouth strikes. Crappie fall for small jigs suspended under a fixed or slip float near brushpiles and pilings; a slow, subtle lift-drop retrieve often outfishes a steady pull.

Tactical tips for Eugene fishing focus on conditions and stealth. In clear McKenzie water, downsize leaders and keep presentations natural—long fluorocarbon leaders and unweighted or lightly weighted rigs draw more strikes. During runoff or after rain, target softer pockets close to shore and add enough weight to tick bottom without snagging constantly. On reservoirs, watch your electronics and line angle; when your jig or drop-shot hangs almost vertical, you’re on top of structure and can precisely work small zones where fish stack. Wind can be your ally—use it to drift along wind-blown banks on Fern Ridge or Dexter, casting perpendicular to the boat. Within city limits, the Willamette often fishes best at dawn, dusk, and on overcast days; keep moving until you find active fish, using current seams, confluences with small creeks, and bridge pilings as high-percentage starting spots.

The Best Fishing Spots around Eugene

Willamette River

Flowing right through Eugene, the Willamette River offers spring Chinook and summer steelhead runs, along with resident rainbow and cutthroat trout, smallmouth bass, and seasonal shad closer to early summer; anglers work riffles and seam lines from shore at parks like Alton Baker and Island Park, while drift boats and jet boats cover long glides and deeper holes for salmonids and bass through spring–fall.

McKenzie River

A famed clear-flowing tributary just east of Eugene, the McKenzie River is prized for native rainbow and cutthroat trout, with stocked trout in popular reaches, plus seasonal spring Chinook and summer steelhead; bank anglers target pocket water and tails of pools, while drift boats and rafts run classic riffle-run sections from spring through early fall.

Fern Ridge Lake

West of Eugene, Fern Ridge Lake is a shallow, expansive reservoir known for largemouth bass on weedy flats, strong spring crappie bites, and plentiful bluegill, with bonus bullheads, carp, and occasional channel catfish; anglers fish from shore at parks and causeways or work coves and timber by boat from late spring through early fall.

Siuslaw River

At Florence on the coast, the lower Siuslaw River’s brackish reaches draw anglers for fall Chinook salmon tides, with coho appearing some years, plus sea-run cutthroat in late summer; shore access along Old Town docks and the Port area complements trolling and anchor-fishing by boat in the estuary channels during peak autumn runs.

Dexter Reservoir

Just southeast of Eugene, Dexter Reservoir is a convenient put-and-take trout spot with frequent stocked rainbow trout in spring and early summer, alongside resident largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish; anglers cast from parks and the dam area or troll spoons and spinners by boat along the main basin.

Dorena Lake

Up the Row River near Cottage Grove, Dorena Lake produces steady spring and early summer action for stocked rainbow trout, plus strong populations of largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill; shoreline anglers work coves, riprap, and inflow areas while boaters target submerged structure and points.

Fall Creek Lake

East of Lowell, Fall Creek Lake fishes well in spring–early summer for stocked rainbow trout and offers summer action for largemouth bass and crappie; bank anglers use parks and camp areas around the impoundment, while boaters troll the main channel or pitch to timbered shorelines and creek arms.

Siltcoos Lake

Near Westlake on the coast, Siltcoos Lake is a renowned warmwater fishery with quality largemouth bass, crappie, and yellow perch, plus a unique seasonal opportunity for returning coho salmon in connected waters each fall; anglers fish docks and weedlines from shore or explore expansive bays and channels by boat.

Leaburg Lake

An impoundment on the McKenzie near Leaburg, Leaburg Lake is heavily planted with rainbow trout in spring and early summer and also holds cutthroat trout and warmwater species; easy shoreline access, picnic areas, and gentle water make it popular for bank fishing, small boats, and paddlecraft.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Eugene area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.

Osprey Bay - 6.09793167914km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Eugene. 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.

Mill Race - 0.78863337824km , Merriams Slough (historical) - 1.47451998475km , Day - 1.52901560984km , Patterson Slough - 2.152595582km , Dedrick Slough - 2.35900459891km , Goodpasture Island (historical) - 4.90783806754km , Middle Fork Willamette River - 5.98710062305km , Coast Fork Willamette River - 5.98710062305km , Osprey Bay - 6.09793167914km , Dodson Slough - 6.15502934423km , Berkshire Slough - 6.50116891348km , Maple Island (historical) - 7.12717689693km , Oxley Slough - 7.46773470794km , Thompson Slough - 8.13998802925km , McKenzie River - 8.31783221799km , Irving Slough - 8.81321364162km , South Fork Spencer Creek - 9.02400960536km , Ornoname 18 Dam - 9.39840068209km , Wild Hog Creek - 9.55877674829km , Mohawk River - 9.7185429054km , Canterbury Creek - 10.0051817642km , Mill Slough - 10.0051817642km , Kizer Slough - 10.53657845792km , Pudding Creek - 10.57932298698km , Papenfus Creek - 12.4670383977km , Sister Creek - 12.48267697126km , Camas Swale Creek - 13.25793994902km , Spores Creek - 13.72444753803km , Stafford Creek - 14.0926476058km , Boardtree Creek - 14.3906288319km , Cartwright Slough - 14.68670626682km , Alder Branch - 14.82536840286km , Marshall Slough - 14.99295345248km , Gibson Island - 15.29621744108km , Warren Slough - 15.34270338164km , Marshall Island - 15.46237226147km , Hills Creek - 15.6675685792km , Middle Fork Coyote Creek - 15.75556186095km , Truman Creek - 16.24073902297km , McGowan Creek - 16.96952004087km

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