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Lincoln County, Oregon
Water in Lincoln County in figures
Lincoln County has its county offices in Newport and counted 50,395 people in 2020. The ODFW Northwest Zone rows cover most of the listed water in Lincoln County; a drainage that crosses the line can carry another zone.
4 lakes with a page of their own touch Lincoln County; Devils Lake (Lincoln County) has the biggest mapped outline. The county fronts Central Oregon Coast Subarea, Alsea Bay, Beaver Creek estuary and Depoe Bay. Count 52 open launches on the OSMB map for the county, 39 trailered. Walk-on access counts 13 mapped shore sites, with 9 piers or jetties.
4lake pages
52open OSMB launches
4river pages
9shops
Census 2020 population; BLM Oregon NHD lake outlines; OSMB Boating Access Sites; DLCD and ODFW shore access layers; 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations zone lists; read November 2, 2026.
Map
The Lincoln County water map
OSMB launch points, DLCD and ODFW shore sites, NHD lake points, PMEP estuary points; read November 2, 2026.
Lakes
Choosing a lake in Lincoln County
Lake
Acres
Kind
OSMB launches
Fish mapped
Devils Lake (Lincoln County)
673 (outline)
lake
7
black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead
Olalla Reservoir
103 (outline)
reservoir
1
bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass
Eckman Lake
58 (outline)
lake
1
largemouth bass, rainbow trout
Newport Reservoir
48 (outline)
reservoir
1
largemouth bass, rainbow trout
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026. Species: ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report. ODFW publishes no lake depths in these layers.
4.19 ftSouth Beach, MLLW water level, November 2, 2026
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval; station page for live data.
ODFW ocean management areas, PMEP estuaries, OSMB launches and marinas, DLCD shore sites; read November 2, 2026.
Species
Which fish ODFW maps around Lincoln County
Tallying pages within 40 miles of Newport by species puts cutthroat trout first.
Cutthroat trout10 waters
Largemouth bass10 waters
Rainbow trout9 waters
Steelhead8 waters
Chinook salmon7 waters
Coho salmon7 waters
Brown bullhead6 waters
Bluegill5 waters
Chum salmon5 waters
Yellow perch5 waters
Species from ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers, booklet exceptions and ODFW records, counted per water page within 40 miles; habitat mapping, not a catch survey.
More water
Smaller named still water in Lincoln County
These 4 named lakes of Lincoln County have an outline but no guide yet.
Water
Acres (outline)
Nearest place
Olalla Barrier Reservoir
16
Toledo
Klickitat Lake
12
Philomath
Mill Creek Reservoir
11
Toledo
Ayers Lake
10
Toledo
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026.
Rivers
Rivers to fish across Lincoln County
Alsea RiverODFW maps chum, coho and fall chinook runs, 21 OSMB launches, 1 USGS gauge, 9 booklet exceptions
Siletz RiverODFW maps chum, coho and fall chinook runs, 13 OSMB launches, 2 USGS gauges, 10 booklet exceptions
Yaquina RiverODFW maps chum, coho and fall chinook runs, 5 OSMB launches, 4 booklet exceptions
Yachats RiverODFW maps coho, fall chinook and winter steelhead runs, tidewater at Yachats River, 2 booklet exceptions
Unpaged rivers crossing Lincoln County (8)
D RiverODFW maps coho and winter steelhead runs
Little Salmon RiverODFW maps coho, fall chinook and winter steelhead runs
Little Yaquina RiverODFW maps coho, fall chinook and winter steelhead runs
North Fork Yachats RiverODFW maps coho, fall chinook and winter steelhead runs
Red Riverstream
South Fork Little Nestucca RiverODFW maps fall chinook and winter steelhead runs
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it. Oregon Coastal Management Program (DLCD) Shoreline Access Inventory (layer) and the ODFW shore access map, read November 2, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery releases around Lincoln County
Lincoln County has 2 waters on the ODFW stocking schedule, with 10 planned releases totalling 12,396 trout.
Devils Lake (Lincoln County)6 releases planned, next listed: Aug. 02, 2027 – Aug. 06, 2027: 1,384 legal-size trout
ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule (planned releases; ODFW prints size classes, not species), myodfw.com, read November 2, 2026.
Regulations
Fish an angler can carry home from Lincoln County
Unless the booklet names a water, the zone table settles limits in Lincoln County. The 2026 fee page lists the yearly angling license at $50 resident, $138 nonresident. For salmon and steelhead the booklet adds the Combined Angling Tag at $69 resident. The $9 Ocean Endorsement rides along with the license for ocean fishing beyond salmon and steelhead.
In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jack salmon per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. Wild salmon bag limits are determined annually.
Closed unless noted under Exceptions. Note: Regulation changes may occur throughout the year and are posted on the MyODFW website.
Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit.
Lakes: Open all year. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons, except tidewater areas of Columbia River.
Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Stri.
No limit.
Lakes: Open all year. Streams: (including tidewaters and bays): Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons, except tidewater areas of Columbia River.
Marine Fish and Marine Shellfish
See Marine Zone.
See Marine Zone.
Smelt
Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuaries, and streams.
Unless specifically authorized under emergency rules, it is unlawful to take or attempt to take Eulachon smelt in inland waters, including bays, rivers, estuari.
Species
Limit
Season
General Marine Species: Rockfish ("sea bass", "snapper"), Greenling (“.
Bag limits are set after this book is printed. Check current regulations before fishing on the Sport Bottomfish Seasons page. Retention of yelloweye and quillback rockfishes is prohibited.
Waters are open 24 hours per day. The offshore long-leader fishery is limited to fishing seaward of the 40-fathom regulatory line.
Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas.
Herring, Anchovy, Sardine, Topsmelt, Jacksmelt, and true smelts
25 pounds in aggregate.
Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas.
Offshore Pelagic Species: Includes all tuna and mackerel species, swor.
25 fish in aggregate. White shark, basking shark, mega-mouth shark, and oceanic whitetip shark are prohibited and must be immediately released unharmed.
Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas.
Striped Bass and/or Hybrid Bass
No limit
Waters open all year, 24 hours per day, unless noted under Management Designations for Marine Areas.
Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. Regulations are published each May and are available from license agents.
Ocean salmon and steelhead seasons and restrictions are set each April by the Pacific Fishery Management Council.
May be taken by angling with a single line, no more than 2 hooks; and by spear. Pacific halibut seasons are managed and enforced based on port of landing.
May be taken by angling with a single line, no more than 2 hooks; and by spear. Pacific halibut seasons are managed and enforced based on port of landing.
Waters open all year, 24 hours per day Exceptions: Razor clams are closed Jul 15 to Sep 30 north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County) Shellfish harvests may be cl.
Where the Lincoln County limits change by water (27)
Water
Species
Rule
Booklet
Alsea River (Mainstem) and Bay
hatchery steelhead
Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 – Apr 30 and Nov 1 – Dec 31.
p. 28
Alsea River (Mainstem) and Bay
chinook, salmon
Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 – Dec 31, up to USFS River Edge Boat Landing.
p. 28
Alsea River (Mainstem) and Bay
Open for other fish as described in Marine Zone.
p. 28
Alsea River (Mainstem) and Bay
No angling from a floating device above Mill Cr.
p. 28
Alsea River, North Fork (Mouth to angling deadline marker above Alsea Hatchery fishway)
hatchery steelhead
Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 – Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
p. 28
Alsea River, North Fork (Mouth to angling deadline marker above Alsea Hatchery fishway)
No angling from a floating device.
p. 28
Alsea River, North Fork (Mouth to angling deadline marker above Alsea Hatchery fishway)
No angling 100 ft above and below Alsea Hatchery fishway.
p. 28
Alsea River, South Fork (Mouth to bridge at McBee Park)
hatchery steelhead
Open for hatchery steelhead Jan 1 – Apr 30 and Dec 1-31.
p. 28
Alsea River, South Fork (Mouth to bridge at McBee Park)
No angling from a floating device.
p. 28
Devils Lake
trout
Only hatchery trout may be harvested.
p. 28
Devils Lake
grass carp
No harvest of grass carp.
p. 28
Siletz River and Bay
hatchery steelhead
Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
Use of bait allowed.
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
chinook, salmon
Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 – Jul 31 (1 wild Chinook salmon per day and 2 per season).
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
chinook, salmon
Open for Chinook salmon Aug 1 – Dec 31.
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
chinook, salmon
Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 – Jul 31 (1 wild Chinook salmon per day and 2 per season).
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
chinook, salmon
Open for Chinook salmon Oct 7 – Dec 31.
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
chinook, salmon
Open for Chinook salmon Apr 1 – Jul 31 (1 wild Chinook salmon per day and 2 per season).
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
hatchery steelhead
Open all year for hatchery steelhead.
p. 30
Siletz River and Bay
Use of bait allowed.
p. 30
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Northwest Zone page), read November 2, 2026. Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Marine Zone page), read November 2, 2026. Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them. Fees as printed on the ODFW license, tag and permit fee page of the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (fees page), read November 2, 2026.
Records
Oregon record fish near Lincoln County
Nothing on the ODFW record list comes from Lincoln County, but nearby waters hold some.
Questions about lakes and streams in Lincoln County
Which launches does the Marine Board map in Lincoln County?
52 open launches; 39 are trailered ramps.
What is the biggest still water touching Lincoln County?
Devils Lake (Lincoln County), about 673 acres on its mapped outline.
Which fish are mapped near Lincoln County?
Cutthroat trout lead the count of water pages within 40 miles, then largemouth bass, rainbow trout and steelhead.
Where do I restock tackle in Lincoln County?
Harry's Bait & Tackle is one of 9 shops here.
Could I book a guided day out of Lincoln County?
21 guides and charters list the county.
Which Oregon town houses Lincoln County offices?
Government sits in Newport.
Which license covers a trip to Lincoln County?
ODFW prices the 2026 annual angling license at $50 for Oregonians and $138 for nonresidents. Add the Combined Angling Tag, $69 resident, before keeping salmon or steelhead. ODFW sells the Ocean Endorsement for $9; it covers ocean fishing other than salmon and steelhead.
Which Oregon county pages adjoin Lincoln County?
By distance: Benton County, Polk County and Yamhill County.
Which ODFW zone covers Lincoln County?
The ODFW Northwest Zone table governs most named water in Lincoln County, but watershed boundaries decide each zone.
Which Lincoln County waters carry their own rules?
The 2026 booklet prints 27 water exceptions reaching this county, starting with Alsea River (Mainstem) and Bay; the table above shows each.
Can I fish the ocean from Lincoln County?
Central Oregon Coast Subarea, Alsea Bay, Beaver Creek estuary and Depoe Bay; the coastal table above links the pages.
Are trout plants planned in Lincoln County?
Yes: 2 waters on the ODFW schedule, such as Devils Lake (Lincoln County) and Eckman Lake; releases are planned, not confirmed.
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