Oregon Boating Info
Oregon Fishing Info
Oregon Water Levels
Oregon Weather & Tides
Washington Fishing Info
Safe Boating Campaign
Boating Safety Guide (BoatUS)
RV Info
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Prineville Reservoir Boat Escape
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Prineville Reservoir is a popular boating destination in Eastern Oregon near Prineville. It boasts 4 camping/RV areas and 6 boat launches, boating, waterskiing, fishing and swimmng. Summertime water temperatures are often just perfect for all kinds of water sports. There are supplies, fuel and a restaurant on the lake.
(Prineville Reservoir Boating & Camping Escape)
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Boat Escapes
Looking for a place to escape in your boat, RV or Tent? See our Boat Escapes to find some of the best places to go to boat, camp and fish in Oregon and other top spots in the Northwest.
- Loon Lake Boat Escape
- Foster Reservoir Boat Escape
- Prineville Reservoir Boat Escape
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Win $25,000 by Playing Dockit - Online Boat Docking Game
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BoatU.S. is helping boaters improve their docking skills with an online game that offers a $25,000 grand prize as part of the organization's Wave of Fortune sweepstakes.
Safely dock 1 of 3 boats in the virtual marina and earn an entry into the sweepstakes to win the grand prize as well as weekly & monthly prizes.
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Sportfishing Quiz
1) What 3 states have the most anglers?
2) What 3 states have the most jobs supported by sportfishing?
3) The total number of anglers in the US is greater than what state?
4) One out of 3 anglers fish for what species making it America's most popular gamefish.
5) What is the most targeted saltwater fish?
6) 45% of anglers come fomr cities of _______ people or more?
7) What percentage of anglers have attended college?
8) What percentage of anglers are women?
9) Nearly __% of anglers are between the ages of 35-54?
Answers to Sportfishing Quiz
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Top 10 Most Humerous Boat Names from BoatUS:
- What College Fund?
- Stocks-N-Blonds
- Anchor Management
- Sweet Em-Ocean
- Knotty Buoy
- Reel-e-Fish-ent
- A-Frayed Knot
- O-Sea-D
- A-Loan-Again
- Really Big Car
See the BoatUS Graphics Top Ten Boat Names by Year. Here you can also see a list of over 8500 boat names that they have complied.
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Boating in Oregon
Boat Escape is your Ulitmate Online Resource for Oregon Boating, Camping and Fishing.
Oregon has some of the best boating in the Northwest. There is a place to boat for everyone from canoes & kayaks to rafts and power boating. With our huge searchable database of Oregon lakes and rivers, Oregon Marinas and Oregon Campgrounds, Boat Escape allows you to search for Oregon Boating opportunities near you or near where you want to go. Find a lake or river and we show you marinas and nearby campgrounds.
Search for:
- Oregon Boating Lakes & Rivers
- Oregon Campgrounds & RV Parks
- Oregon Marinas
- Oregon Boating & Fishing Businesses
- Search for fish types by Lake/River
- Search for Oregon Lakes/Rivers and find available fish types - native & stocked
- Find fishing reports and important boating and fishing links
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Cascade Ramblings
Jim Scott has developed this great resource for hiking the lakes and peaks of the Oregon Cascades. Be sure to check it out as he has probably already been wherever you are going.
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Boat U.S. Boat Tech Guides
Looking for answers to boating products, boat operation, maintenance, equipment and safety? Here you will find everything from Anchoring to Varnishing. A comprehensive list of articles from Boat US.
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Boating Hazards in Oregon
Check here for Boating Hazards on lakes, rivers and bays around Oregon. All the latest from the OSMB.
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Oregon Boating:
- Search for Oregon Boat Ramps, Marinas and Campgrounds BoatEscape.com search engine lets you search for:
Lakes and Rivers,
Campgrounds and Ramps,
Marinas,
Boating/Fishing Businesses
by Water Resource, Area, County or Agency. Or add attributes to narrow your search.
Try the Oregon Fish Finder (joint Boat Escape & ODFW Project)
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Trailering - Boating Mistakes
Order your FREE "All About Trailering " brochure from Seaworthy
Magazine. Seaworthy is published by BoatUS to help
you avoid common mistakes that lead to expensive damage
and claims.
Other Seaworthy FREE brochures:
- Roll,
Roll, Roll Your Boat... All about Trailering Your Boat
- Why
Boats Sink
- Why
Boats Catch Fire
- Sign
up for Seaworthy Magazine
- Visit BoatUS.com
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FREE
Guides available from the BoatUS Consumer
Protection Bureau. (Scroll to bottom)
The "Buying and Selling a Boat" guide will help
the novice navigate unfamiliar waters and remind the
seasoned of trouble spots.
The "Guide to Marine Service" includes
information about on-the- water towers, marinas, Overland
transport, extended warranties and billing disputes.
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Find What You Are Looking For
- Fresh Water Fish Locater:
Search lakes and rivers by Game Fish Type or see which
game fish live in a body of water
- Oregon Fishing Info
- Washington Fishing Info
- Oregon Boating Info
- Water Levels
- Weather & Tides
- Boat Registration
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Going boating in Oregon? Looking for the best gas prices? Here are a few links to
help you find the best gas prices in your area.
NEW Yahoo Search for Cheap Gas.
Type in "cheap gas" and your zip code. Provides a list and map of cheapest gas in your area.
Oregon Gas Prices Find the lowest gas prices
in Oregon in the last 72 hours in your area.
Submit gas prices. Find the average gas price in
Oregon.
Local
Gas Prices by Zip Code Just type in your Zip
and this tool will show you local gas stations and their
prices. Click on a Station's name and it zooms in to
that location on a map.
Gas
Price Watch. Check out the Gas prices before
you go. Over 14,000 stations monitored.
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America's
Water Watch (AWW) needs help of boaters!
The Coast Guard requests boaters help on the water with
their new neighborhood watch program for waterways that
helps thwart terrorism and other illegal activity on the
water.
Boaters know what is suspicious where they normally boat
and can be a major help. For instance a suspected
Al Qaeda terrorist was apprehended based on a tip from a
charter boat captain.
Report at 1-877-24-WATCH (877-248-2824) or 911.
America's
WaterWay Watch
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 Renew your Boat Registration
on-line at the new OSMB RegLine.
Its simple, safe and secure. Did we say FAST!
That too. And you can use it 24/7.
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Boating Water Level Info
Corps of Engineers:
Willamette R. Drainage
- Graphs
- Teacup Diagrams
- Weekly Reservoir/River Forecast
- Willamette Basin Synopsis
Hills Creek, Lookout Point, Falls Creek, Cottage Grove, Dorena, Cougar, Blue River, Fern Ridge, Green Peter, Foster and Detroit reservoirs.
Rogue R. Drainage
- Graphs
- Teacup Diagrams
- Rogue River Basin Synopsis (scroll Down)
Galesville, Lost Creek, Fourmile, Emigrant, Howard Prairie, Hyatt, Applegate Reservoirs
Columbia River Drainages
- Teacup Diagrams
- Lower Snake River and Lower Columbia River Projects.
- Bureau of Reclamation Tea Cup charts for Eastern & Southern Oregon/Southern Idaho
- Deschutes Area - Ochoco, Prineville, Crane Prairie, Wickiup, Crescent Lakes
- Rogue river Area - Agate, Four-mile, Emigrant, Fish Lake, Howard Prairie, Hyatt reservoirs.
- Owhyhee Area (Eastern OR) - Philips, unity, Beulah, Warm Springs, Owyhee, Bully Creek, Thief Valley reservoirs.
- Tualatin River - Scoggins Reservoir
- Umatilla River Basin - Cold Springs, McKay Reservoirs.
- Boise/Payette Area
- Upper Snake River Basin -
- Yakima River Basin - US Bureau of Reclamation Reservoir Storage Diagrams
Check out their new Boat Ramp Diagrams (Only includes Owyhee and Unity lakes at this time.) |
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Beware of the "Law of Gross Tonnage".
While it may seem like common sense, boats under 65'
must give way to large vessels in restricted
channels. It is not only dangerous, but could get
you a fine, as well. (More..)
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BoatEscape.com Wins Regional Award from the Northwest Marine Trade Association "for their outstanding contributions to the marine industry and boating public." (More..)
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Check out Grant's Getaways
for great ideas on Oregon's Getaways and Hideways.
KATU"s
Grant McOmie
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Not sure where to go????
Search for our BoatEscape.com database for Oregon
Lakes & Rivers, Campgrounds &
Resorts, Marinas or
Boating-Related Businesses. Search by county, city or
area & find that perfect place for your next
boating or camping trip. Add attributes (Showers for Her, dump
station for Him) to narrow your search. Or find a
river, lake or marina by name. The most
comprehensive information available on or off the net!!!
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JD Power Consumer Center now rates Boats! Based on responses from almost 6000 boat owners of 36 different brands, they provide detailed evaluations of quality and customer satisfaction with the vessel's interior,exterior, comfort, performance, ride.
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Accessible Fishing & RV'ng
Looking for accessible fishing and traveler sites? Here are some great resources.
- Access Oregon (ODFW in PDF)
- HandiAngler
- Access-Able Traveler
- Emerging Horizons
- The Enabled RV'er
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BoatTest.com provides test results for many boats. Buying a new one or like to know more about your boat? Click on the logo for more info.
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BoatEscape.com gets top billing
in Fishing Online, 1,000 Best Web Sites. Just look for us in the Oregon Section or in the Top Rated Appendix.
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Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort
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_______THE WATER FRONT_______
What's going on in the Boating World...
Despite economy tackle and fishing license sales holding steady.
There are strong indications that recreational angling remains one of the largest outdoor recreational activities in the nation as well as one of the most solid industries in the United States.
Annually, nearly 40 million anglers generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation's economy creating employment for more than one million people.
French Rower Costs US Taxpayers.
A Frenchman trying to row from Cape Cod, Mass., to his home country failed for the third time in his quest - and cost U.S. taxpayers about $80,000 in the process.
Brunswick - First Boat Industry Payment Protection Plan. Brunswick now includes 12 brands in their payment protection plan.
Genmar Files for Chapter 11
Genmar, the country's 2nd largest boat builder has filed for Chapter 11. Genmar builds 13 different brands of boats including: Ranger, Seaswirl, Champion, Larson, Wellcraft, Glastron & Four Winns. NEW! Washington Boating Web Portal that
consolidates and simplifies access to a variety of information on boating services, rules and regulations, places to boat, fishing licenses, and boating news. http://www.boat.wa.gov was created based on a 2007 survey that showed that
boaters desired a centralized web site for boating info.
Boating Safety Guide from BoatUS Foundation. 7 study guides including: Boat Mtce & Winterization; Boating Safety Equipment; Trip Planning and Prep; The Environment; Navigations & Rules of the Road; Emergency Prep and Boating Activities.
Boat owners say downturn won't keep them from boating (Boating Industry) Only 1% said the economy will stop them from boating, although they may take measures to reduce the cost of boating such as: staying closer, reduced number of days and more time anchoring.
Oregon State Marine Board Turns 50! The Marine Board provides boating education, safety, law enforcement and environmental programs for the benefit of Oregon's boaters. And don't forget the
Boating Facility Grant Program which has provided many new facilities for boaters around the state.
Outboard builders call truce in power wars. (Trailer Boats) The current 350 HP outboard engines may be as big as they get till the economy turns around.
Will GM bankruptcy affect sterndrive production? (Trailer Boats) GM is the primary sterndrive manufacturer. Will their money problems put sterndrive production on the chopping block?
Sun Protection for Boaters. Are you covered? (Trailer Boats) Boaters get the double whammy of UVA & UVB rays from overhead as well as reflected light.
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Boating Accident Videos - You won't believe these!!!
A video is worth 10,000 words! Failure to keep a proper lookout, obeying the Rules of the Road, avoiding a collision no matter who is the stand-on vessel. Simple rules that would have avoided all of these accidents.
Two vessels Colliding - miles of open seas!
Stacked Boats
Sail Boat Meets Ferry Boat
Bridge 1, Ship 0
How NOT to Launch your PWC
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Oregon Fishing Forum
If you are looking for a friendly forum dedicated to sharing information about fishing in Oregon - You Just Found It!!! OFF provides subforums by type of fish and by water location so it is easy to find information you need. And the members are more than glad to share their ideas and tips for making your next fishing adventure fun and productive.
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| Boater Education Cards
Required Age 70 and Under
Get your:
Oregon Boater
Education Card Online
Washington Boater
Education Card Online
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Washington Fishing Reports and Stocking reports
The Weekender Report - Current fish & wildlife recreation opportunities in WA State.
Purchase WA Fishing Licenses On-Line
- Download Washington 08/09 Sportfishing Regs Pamphlet (PDF)
- Corrections to 08/09 Regs
- Emergency Rules
- Fish Plant Weekly Reports
- Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan
- Triploid Trout Stocking
- 2009 WA Fishing Prospects
- Fishing & Shellfish Rules
- Free FishinsgWeekend June 7/8
- Accessible Fishing Areas
- Washington Sportfish Species
- Fishing Reports, Plants & Counts
- Tips for catching Trout
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BoatUS Rules of the Road Decal
Download a Rules of the Road Decal from BoatUS. The weatherproof decal gives examples of the most common types of navigational markers, rules of the road and right of way illustrations, and an explanation of horn signals.
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Traveling? - Check before you go.
ODOT's Trip Check highway conditions.
Road Cams - Over 130 cams available.
National Weather Service
- Portland
- Medford
- Pendleton
- Seattle
- Spokane
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Franz Dutzler - Master Trout Sculptor
Native Wild Trout Wood Sculptures - "Fresh from the Stream."
Franz Dutzler, award winning Austrian born Oregon fish sculptor, carves fish with a passion. Franz's meticulously carved, native wild trout wood sculptures are so exacting that they look like when you first hold it in your hand.
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When a launch goes wrong!!!
Note the guy in the stern! Just one bad turnbuckle and your $4 Million boat turns into a submarine. I think the launch was free.
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Boater Information System (beta)
Check out the new Boater Information System Portal for Pudget Sound. You can overlay 4 types of forecast data: winds, currents, tides and temperature. Developed by the University of Washington with a grant from the Sea Grant via NOAA. This is a great tool to help boaters plan safe trips on Pudget Sound.
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Boating Video Tips -
Free informational boating videos. From Docking to Rules of the Road to Safety this site has videos to enhance your boating skills.
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Looking for the best Oregon fishing information on the net. The Guides Forecast has it for you.
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"Respectfully Yours"
Keep Oregon's Waters Clean
"Respectfully Yours" is the Oregon State Marine Board's Clean Boating Campaign. You can do your part by knowing about:
- Fuel Spills
- Aquatic Nuisance Species
- New Engine Technology
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Willamette
River Recreation Guide, Your guide to boating on
the Willamette River. (pdf format, 1,873 kb)
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Don't Leave Home Without It! The US Coast Guard
unveils their Float
Plan Central Website, the world's only lifesaving
device on paper. It could be a matter of life
or death and a float plan gives family, friends and
rescuers the information they need in case you don't
return as planned. Free, easy-to-use, one page plan
and tutorials. Visit Float
Plan Central.
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Vehicle Tow Ratings and State Trailer Laws
from Trailer
Boats Magazine. Trailer Boats mag brings you
2005 tow vehicle ratings and state trailer laws.
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Catch this Fishing Info
on our Lakes & Rivers search pages. We can't
tell you exactly where that "lunker" is but our Fish
Locater can help you find where to fish for your
favorite game species.
Search by fish type to find lakes and/or rivers
with your favorite fish that are in it.
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Capture the spirit of a time since past. Check out FiberGlassics,
the classic fiberglass boaters network. Great site that
honors the pioneering minds that created the original
fiberglass boat designs of the 50's and 60's.
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Weather Links
Oregon
tides (Interactive)
Oregon
Weather
Oregon
River Levels
General
Weather Links
Oregon
Coastal Weather
Oregon
Weather Satellite Great Satellite
shot of Oregon
Western Oregon Weather (NOAA)
Southwest Oregon
Weather
(NOAA)
Western
Region Weather Info (NOAA)
Northeast OR/SW
WA Info
(NOAA)
Eastern
OR/SW ID Weather (NOAA)
Check your Boating Weather!
Current/Projected Flood Warnings
Regional Forecasts/Warnings
National Forecasts/Warnings
National Satellite View Be sure to click on the 12 & 24 hour Loop at the bottom to see the weather roll through.
3 Month Forecasts
Weather Definitions: What's the difference between a "Small Craft Advisory" and a "Gale Warning"? And other weather definitions.
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Local
Notice to Mariners - Check here before you go.
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The Northwest Marine Trade Association takes you online with 2 new sites dedicated to Northwest Boating and Fishing Information.
Aimed at helping new and experienced recreational boaters and anglers navigate the vast waters of the Pacific Northwest, these 2 websites provide information, tips and helpful resources.
DiscoverNorthwestBoating.com
DiscoverNorthwestFishing.com
Northwest Marine Trade Association
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