Fishing near Hillsboro, Oregon
Washington County, population 106,447.
- 6 milesto nearest paged water
- 8open launches nearby
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Lakes and rivers near Hillsboro
With 106,447 residents in 2020, Hillsboro is a city of Washington County. Commonwealth Lake sits about 6 miles east of town, nearer than any other lake or bay page. Sturgeon Lake is the widest lake in the table, near 3,163 acres. The shortest tow to an OSMB launch is 3 miles, to Rood Bridge Park on Tualatin River.
Commonwealth Lake, about 6 miles away, is on the trout schedule.
Census 2020 population and Gazetteer point for Hillsboro; miles are straight lines.
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| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Fish mapped |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Lake | 6 miles east | 6 (outline) | lake | 0 | black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead |
| Smith Lake | 12 miles northeast | 508 (outline) | lake | 1 | black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead |
| Haldeman Pond | 14 miles northeast | 5 (outline) | lake | 1 | black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead |
| Henry Hagg Lake | 14 miles west | 1,086 (outline) | lake | 4 | bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass |
| Lake Oswego | 14 miles southeast | 431 (outline) | lake | 1 | carp, pumpkinseed sunfish |
| Sturgeon Lake | 15 miles northeast | 3,163 (outline) | lake | 1 | black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead |
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026. ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
Rivers a drive from Hillsboro
- Willamette River12 miles, ODFW maps coho, fall chinook and spring chinook runs, 55 OSMB launches, 10 USGS gauges, 47 booklet exceptions
USGS gauges near Hillsboro
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tualatin River At Hwy 219 Near Hillsboro, Or | 129 cfs, 1.70 ft gage height | Nov 5 3:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 5, 2026 4:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODFW stream names and runs, OSMB launches and USGS gauges; read November 2, 2026.
Mapped water access near Hillsboro
- Rood Bridge Park on Tualatin RiverTualatin River, 3 miles
- Bethany Lake ParkBethany Lake, 4 miles
- Farmington Paddle Launch on Tualatin RiverTualatin River, 5 miles
- Larsons Moorage/Marina on Multnomah ChannelMultnomah Channel, 9 miles
- Marina Way Moorage on Multnomah ChannelMultnomah Channel, 9 miles
- Multnomah Yacht Harbor Sales on Multnomah ChannelMultnomah Channel, 9 miles
- Freds Marina on Multnomah ChannelMultnomah Channel, 9 miles
- Cathedral Park on Willamette RiverWillamette River, 9 miles
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.
Trout releases near Hillsboro
| Water | Distance | Planned releases | Latest listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Lake | 6 miles | 6 | May. 03, 2027 – May. 07, 2027: 2,000 legal-size, 244 trophy trout |
| Haldeman Pond | 14 miles | 4 | Apr. 19, 2027 – Apr. 23, 2027: 2,000 legal-size trout |
| Henry Hagg Lake | 14 miles | 30 | Oct. 18, 2027 – Oct. 22, 2027: 3,000 legal-size, 1,100 trophy trout |
| Dorman Pond | 16 miles | 7 | May. 31, 2027 – Jun. 04, 2027: 520 trophy trout |
| Salmonberry Reservoir | 25 miles | 4 | Apr. 19, 2027 – Apr. 23, 2027: 1,000 legal-size trout |
ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule (planned releases; ODFW prints size classes, not species), myodfw.com, read November 2, 2026.
Where Hillsboro anglers buy bait
Bait stores by Hillsboro
- Dick's Sporting Goods Hillsborosporting goods store, Hillsboro, 2 miles
- Bi-Mart (Hillsboro)sporting goods store, Hillsboro, 2 miles
- Headwaters Bamboo Rod Cobait and tackle shop, Hillsboro, 2 miles
- Hoggs Jo Mar Hardcore Tacklebait and tackle shop, Hillsboro, 3 miles
- Sportsman's Warehouse Hillsborosporting goods store, Hillsboro, 3 miles
- Bi-Mart (Aloha)sporting goods store, Beaverton, 5 miles
- First Bite Tacklebait and tackle shop, Beaverton, 7 miles
- Bi-Mart (Forest Grove)sporting goods store, Forest Grove, 8 miles
Yellow Pages and store-locator listings (miles only for shops with a geocoded address) and guide or charter listings; read November 2, 2026.
Tournament dates by Hillsboro
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 2, 2025 | KFNW/OKBF Tour Event 5 Upper Willamette River 2025 | Willamette River | Kayak Fishing Northwest (KFNW) / Oregon Kayak Bass Fishing (OKBF) |
Organizer schedule and results pages for events in Washington County or within 20 miles, checked November 2026.
Record-book water by Hillsboro
| Species | Weight | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shad | 6 lb 6 oz | Willamette River | 2004 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 8 lb 1.76 oz | Henry Hagg Lake | 2005 |
| Bullhead Catfish | 3 lb 7 oz | Henry Hagg Lake | 2001 |
| Pumpkinseed Sunfish | 0 lb 7.68 oz | Lake Oswego | 1996 |
| White Catfish | 15 lb 0 oz | Tualatin River | 1989 |
Oregon record fish as listed by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (record fish article, dated March 4, 2026), read November 2, 2026. Waters within 40 miles.
Daily limits on Hillsboro waters
Expect the ODFW Willamette Zone limits on most Washington County waters; zones are drawn by drainage, so check any water near a divide. Annual angling runs $50 for residents of Oregon and $138 for everyone else in 2026. Keep a salmon or steelhead and you need the Combined Angling Tag too, $69 for residents.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: catch-and-release only, unless noted under Exceptions; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open May 22 – Oct 31 unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead below Willamette Falls and Columbia River Tributa. | In the aggregate: 2 adult salmon or steelhead per day, 20 per year. 5 jacks per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. | Closed in all waters unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Salmon above Willamette Falls | 2 adult salmon per day, 5 jacks per day, 2 daily jack limits in possession. 20 salmon and steelhead per year in aggregate. | Closed in all waters unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Steelhead above Willamette Falls | 3 adult steelhead per day (in addition to daily salmon bag limit). 20 salmon and steelhead per year in aggregate. | Closed in all waters unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only, unless noted under Exceptions. | Catch-and-release: Open all year, except as noted under Exceptions. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. Streams: No limit. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons, except mainstem Willamette River and sloughs and tidewater areas of Columbia. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Stri. | No limit, unless noted under Exceptions. | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout, salmon or steelhead seasons, except mainstem Willamette River and sloughs and tidewater areas of Columbia. |
| Pacific Lamprey | Refer to General (Statewide) Regulations for regulations covering the harvest of Pacific lamprey. | Refer to General (Statewide) Regulations for regulations covering the harvest of Pacific lamprey. |
| Smelt | Closed. | Closed. |
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Willamette Zone page), read November 2, 2026. Lake, river and bay pages print any water exception.
In range of Hillsboro
Neighbouring towns of Hillsboro
- Rockcreek3 miles
- Aloha4 miles
- Oak Hills5 miles
- Bethany5 miles
- Cornelius6 miles
County water around Hillsboro
- Washington Countyseat: Hillsboro
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Picture key to the fish of Hillsboro
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Rods packed for Hillsboro lodging: answers
How many miles from Hillsboro to the first lake guide?
Commonwealth Lake, 6 miles east.
Which launch means the shortest tow from Hillsboro?
Rood Bridge Park on Tualatin River, some 3 miles off.
What shore site is closest to Hillsboro?
Mapped shore sites all lie beyond 15 miles.
Where is the first tackle stop leaving Hillsboro?
Dick's Sporting Goods Hillsboro, 2 miles away.
Which Oregon county takes in Hillsboro?
It is in Washington County.
What does a license run for fishing around Hillsboro?
A nonresident annual angling license costs $138 in 2026.
What big Oregon lake sits within a drive of Hillsboro?
Sturgeon Lake, about 3,163 acres, 15 miles away.
Which town page is nearest Hillsboro?
By distance: Rockcreek (3 miles), Aloha (4 miles) and Oak Hills (5 miles).
Which stocked lake serves Hillsboro?
Commonwealth Lake, 6 miles away, with 6 releases on the schedule (planned, not confirmed).
When is the next tournament close to Hillsboro?
Organizer pages list 1 event here, all already fished.
Has a water near Hillsboro produced a state record?
Shad, 6 lb 6 oz, from Willamette River.
Base an Oregon fishing trip in Hillsboro
River pages list launches and gauges.