Ice covers Phillips Reservoir, southwest of Baker City, on Jan. 16, 2025. A period of cold weather that extended into February caused the ice to thicken to about 16 inches, which is ample for safe ice ...

LA GRANDE — Anglers can fish for free anywhere in Oregon during Free Fishing Weekend, June 3-4. They won’t need a license, tag or other validation. All other regulations, however, will be in effect.

The unusually mild winter in Northeastern Oregon has so far has deprived anglers who like to drill a hole in thick ice and drop a line into the frigid water of a local pond or reservoir. Without the ...