Fishing Guides in Albany, Oregon

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What's Biting in Albany

5 species reported in the Albany area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Albany, OR

Fishing in Albany in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Albany — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Albany in February

1 species is active in and around Albany in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in March

5 species are active in and around Albany in March: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in April

5 species are active in and around Albany in April: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in May

5 species are active in and around Albany in May: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in June

5 species are active in and around Albany in June: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in July

3 species are active in and around Albany in July: Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in August

2 species are active in and around Albany in August: Brown Trout, Channel Catfish. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in September

5 species are active in and around Albany in September: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in October

5 species are active in and around Albany in October: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in November

2 species are active in and around Albany in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Albany's 1 local guide to target them.

Fishing in Albany in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Albany — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Albany

Albany, Oregon offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

Best Months

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in Albany

Largemouth Bass

Albany, Oregon, and the surrounding Willamette Valley offer some surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing in its many sloughs, backwaters, and the Willamette River itself. While not known for giant bass, you can find consistent action with fish in the 1-3 pound range, with the occasional larger fish.

Full largemouth bass guide for Albany

Northern Pike

Targeting northern pike near Albany, Oregon, presents a unique challenge and opportunity. While not native, pike have been introduced into some Willamette Valley waterways.

Full northern pike guide for Albany

Crappie

If you're looking for slab-sized crappie in Oregon's Willamette Valley, don't overlook Albany. The backwaters and sloughs off the Willamette River near Albany offer excellent crappie habitat, especially where there's submerged timber or weed beds.

Full crappie guide for Albany

Brown Trout

While Albany, Oregon, isn't a renowned trout destination, dedicated anglers can find opportunities to catch brown trout in some of the surrounding rivers and streams. The South Santiam River, located east of Albany, is a worthwhile option.

Full brown trout guide for Albany

Fisheries near Albany

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Types of Fishing in Albany

Inshore

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