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Where to Go Fishing Near Reedsport
Winchester Bay
Eel Lake, and Tenmile Lake have excellent freshwater fishing while the Oregon Dunes offer excellent access to the Pacific for fishing and dungeness crabbing. There are ocean fishing charters available in Winchester Bay and Reedsport.
Eel Lake is located on the grounds of William M. Tugman State Park.
Tenmile Lake is located next to the town of Lakeside. Tenmile Lake offers excellent
William M. Tugman State Park
William M. Tugman State Park offers 94 campsites with electric and water hookups, 16 yurts, hot showers and flush toilets. There is also a hiker / biker camp and a RV dump station. The campground is located next to Eel Lake, which offers fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing and boating. There is a hiking trail around the south end of the lake. Visitors may see osprey, crane, eagle, deer and other forest wildlife whle strolling along the stands of spruce, cedar, fir and alder. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation are is about a mile away.
Unlike many of the parks in the area, this one is not centered on activities in the Oregon Dunes and the use of ATVs are not allowed.
William M. Tugman State Park is located next to Eel Lake and it is perfect for a bass boat and fishing. There are largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, steelhead and coho salmon (all coho must be released). There is a fully-accessible fishing dock and a boat ramp in the day use area.
Download a map of the park or a brochure. Reservations are available online.
Eel Creek Campground
Eel Creek Campground has 52 campsites for tents and RV's (no hookups). Water, flush toilets and tables are provided. Some of the campsites are located on the dunes offering a spectacular view. The campground does not allow ATV's or OHV's, so it is peaceful and serene.
The John Dellenback Trail travels through the south loop of the campground and allows an easy hike to the biggest dunes in the area with views of the Oregon Coast 2 miles away.
Eel Creek Campground is located on the west side of route 101, near Lakeside at mile marker 222. Reservations are recommended during the summer when use can be heavy.
Eel Lake is located nearby, on the east side of route 101 and it is a perfect lake for a bass boat and fishing. There are largemouth bass, crappie, rainbow trout, steelhead and coho salmon (all coho must be released). There is a fully-accessible fishing dock in the day use area in nearby Tugman State Park.
Eel Creek Campground is located in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area.
877-444-6777
Lakeside, OR
Salmon Harbor Charters & Tackle Shop
(541) 271-2010
495 Beach Boulevard
Winchester Bay, OR
Strike Zone Charters
(800) 230-5350
465 Beach Blvd
Winchester Bay, OR
Fishpatrick's Guide & Charter
(541) 271-3474
196 Bay Front Loop
Winchester Bay, OR
River's End Fishing Guide and Ocean Charter
(541) 271-3125
3421 Ridgeway Drive
