Fern Ridge Reservoir

, Oregon

ODFW describes Fern Ridge Reservoir as about 9,000 acres at full pool and the Willamette Valley's largest waterbody by surface area. Crappie are the main draw, with fish over 12 inches common.

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Surface area9,000 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●○○

Main attraction; best in spring

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Richardson ParkPublic
Boat ramp (ODFW)Directions ↗
Fern Ridge ShoresPublic
Boat ramp (ODFW)Directions ↗
Perkins Peninsula ParkPublic
Boat ramp (ODFW)Directions ↗
Orchard Point ParkPublic
Boat ramp (ODFW)Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Fern Ridge Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (via official ODFW eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (via official ODFW eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Spring is the best time for crappie.
Four public ramps are listed by ODFW; pick the one nearest the arm you want to fish.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.