Oregon Fish Report
Fern Ridge Reservoir Fish Report for 6-17-2026


South shore is a good spot

Fern Ridge Reservoir - Veneta, OR (Lane County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-17-2026
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This 9,000-acre lake just 12 miles west of Eugene is the Willamette Basin's largest waterbody. Orchard Park, Richardson Park, and Perkins Peninsula boat ramps are all open. For information regarding the lake and available boat ramps, contact the Lane County Parks Department at 541-682-2000.

Bass and crappie fishing usually gets going around mid-April with peak months being May and June. Look for crappie along the weedy edges on the south side of the reservoir. The south shore around Perkins Peninsula as well as along the face of the dam are good spots.

There is good bank access at several rest stops and campgrounds, and three seasonal boat ramps.




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