Home Outdoor Fun Kid-Friendly Fishing Holes We Love by Annette BenedettiApril 7, 2022 Search more like this hiking trailkid friendlymid springrainbow troutshort drivefishingtroutfishpicnic areafamily funlakepondboatcatfish Advertisement Trending Now Viral & Trending Dad Gets Shamed for Using a Leash with 5-Year-Old Quintuplets News Chrissy Teigen Announces She’s Pregnant Almost 2 Years after Losing Jack Viral & Trending This Guy’s Going Very Viral for Nailing the Amazingly Terrible Things About Summer Viral & Trending Michigan Restaurant Closes Early Due to ‘Rude’ Tourists Mistreating Staff Celeb & Entertainment ‘Virgin River’ Season 5 Has Already Started Filming Advertisement Spring is here and the fish are jumping. Now is the perfect time time for your kids to experience their first catch! If you are looking for the perfect way to get your family out of the house and into nature, heading to a nearby fishing hole is the perfect way to spend a couple of hours or an entire day. There are spots in the city limits and spots a short drive away, depending on how much time you have to try to catch supper. If you aren’t sure where to drop your line, or just just need somewhere new to explore, read on for some of our favorite spots. istock Haldeman PondA small 2-acre pond that makes a great spot for kids to fish. It’s got good bank access with plenty of spots for little ones to try their lines. Hidden away in the middle of Sauvie Island makes the pond feel much further away than it actually is, giving you the illusion that you’ve truly escaped the city. It’s stocked around mid-spring, and can be fished all summer long. A parking permit is required for Sauvie Island.Featured Fish: trout, crappie, bass, catfish.Location: 17 miles from Portland, off Oak Island Rd on Sauvie IslandOnline: mapcarta.comHenry Hagg LakeThis sprawling lake outside Gaston, Oregon has plenty of room to stretch out! Try your luck at the fishing pier or from any bank, or jump in a boat and explore the deeper waters. Experts recommend fishing the “arms” of the lake either from a boat or the bank for the best chance to catch something. When the kids tire, they’ll find picnic grounds, restrooms, and the chance to swim, too.Featured Fish: trout, bass, crappie, perchLocation: 34 miles from Portland, past Forest GroveOnline: recreation.govCommonwealth LakeWithin Beaverton City limits, this stocked lake offers kids a great chance to practice close to home. A flat paved trail circles the lake, and an ADA fishing platforms makes a perfect spot to cast on. You’ll also find a playground, a picnic area, and restrooms. License required.Featured fish: trout, bass, bluegill, and crappieLocation: 8 miles from Portland, off Highway 26 in BeavertonOnline: thprd.orgBlue Lake ParkStocked with a variety of species, this lake offers bank fishing or an ADA accessible dock along with beautiful views. Rent a boat to get out on the water, and when the kids are done fishing they can cool off in the swim area or the splash pad.Featured Fish: trout, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sunfishLocation: 14 miles from Portland, off NE Marine Dr.Online: oregonmetro.govCanby PondAnother spot reserved just for young anglers, Canby Pond is open to fishers 17 years old and younger, as well as those who have a Disabled Hunting and Fishing Permit. The pond is stocked and is popular in summer, though fishing is available year-round. Check online for a rotating schedule of events aimed at family fun.Featured Fish: trout, largemough bass, crappie, bluegillLocation: 25 miles from Portland, Off Highway 99E in CanbyOnline: bestfishinginamerica.com via Pexels Barton ParkA prime spot for fishing on the Clackamas River, this park offers good bank access and a boat ramp. Camping spots are available for an all-weekend excursion, and there are a few hiking trails to explore. The easy waters here make a great introduction to river fishing for beginners, and the gorgeous scenery doesn’t hurt, either!Featured Fish: salmon, steelhead, fin-clipped troutLocation: 26 miles from Portland. Off Highway 224 in ClackamasOnline: clackamas.us/parks/bartonBethany PondAn easy to reach lake in Beaverton, this makes a great quick stop when you don’t have the whole day. The small pond is stocked with trout, bass, and more with warmwater species added year-round. While it won’t trick you into thinking you’re in the wilderness, it’s a sweet little spot that makes an easy trip for the little ones.Featured Fish: trout, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and bullheadLocation: 12 miles from Portland, off Highway 26 in BeavertonOnline: thprd.orgRainbow Trout FarmThis beautiful location east of Sandy covers 30 acres and includes 10 fishing ponds. Everything is there to make it the easiest start for any beginner: poles, tackle, and tips. Afterward, you can clean it yourself at their facilities, or have them do it for you and put it on ice. No extra charge! The best part for beginners is that it’s practically impossible to *not* catch a fish at these ponds, so everyone will leave feeling great.Ponds are dotted between meadows, trees, picnic grounds, and are wheelchair accessible. All stocked with rainbow trout– no license required.Featured Fish: Rainbow TroutLocation: 52560 E. Sylvan Dr, Sandy, OR Online: rainbowtroutfarm.comCommonwealth Lake ParkNestled in the Cedar Hills neighborhood, between Walker Rd. and Hwy 26, 20-acre Commonwealth Lake Park surrounds man-made Commonwealth Lake. This stocked lake in neighborhood park great for kids who want to experience their first, second or 50th catch. . Fishing platform that is ADA accessible. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with trout, so your kids are likely to have a successful experience.Featured Fish: TroutLocation: SW Foothill and SW HuntingtonOnline: thprd.org RELATED STORIES100 Must-Try Summer Adventures in PortlandThe Best Destination Playgrounds in Portland!Get Pumped: 7 Beginner Bike Rides for the Whole family Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this hiking trailkid friendlymid springrainbow troutshort drivefishingtroutfishpicnic areafamily funlakepondboatcatfish Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? 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