Local Waters
Arizona Pond
Ophir, OR · about 6 hours from Maupin (typical, off-peak)
Named OPRD pond. On the map so testers with kids can find it — not a general adult fishery.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Smallmouth bass
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Trout
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass.
- Season
- Legal on many waters. West-side streams drop and warm. Fish dawn. Confirm ODFW. Official rule
- License
- Oregon angling license (ODFW)
- Park
- Oregon State Parks Arizona Beach State Recreation Site lot off Hwy 101. State park. The pond is youth 17 and under only.
- Walk in
- Short walk from the signed access.
- Wading
- Confirm flow before you step in.
- Usual window
- Confirm the current rule for this week.
- Tuesday conditions
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Wind ? mph.
- Sky
- ⛅ 94° partly
- Sun and moon
- Rise 9:34 · 🌔 Waxing gibbous · Set 11:06
- Wind at dawn
- 0 mph · Mostly Clear · 64°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: 0 mph
- 10am: 0 mph
- 2pm: 0 mph
- dusk: NE 1 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 3- or 4-wt stillwater.
- Notes
- Youth 17 and under (disabled-permit where posted). Confirm ODFW.
Youth 17 and under only.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
No desk pinned yet. Ask the shop above who they trust here.