In addition to the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, this millrace supplied water to other city industries,…read moreincluding the Salem Water Company, the Paulus Brothers Cannery, the Salem Flouring Mill, and Boise Cascade. Today, paths and parks parallel much of the waterway. Waller Dam, built around 1864 and modified in 1915, split Mill Creek into this millrace and what is sometimes referred to as North Mill Creek. The millrace flows through the Willamette Heritage Center, where you can take a tour of the old Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and then the Willamette University campus. There is also a fish ladder as part of the dam to allow anadromous fish to pass. A small park, there is also a picnic table and a small grassy area. Not a spectacular park, but is an interesting part of the history of Salem.

The EE Wilson Wildlife Area is an underrated natural destination outside Monmouth. On the grounds…read moreof the former WWII base Camp Adair, there are plenty of trails. It covers more than 1800 acres, with a memorial garden to those who served, opportunities for fishing and hunting- https://myodfw.com/e-e-wilson-wildlife-area-visitors-guide It's an eerily beautiful place- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n908b0SePeo Be sure to get a parking permit, it's worth the time and money.

All I'm going to say is just have a parking pass and don't leave anything in your vehicle…read more Now the fishing areas there at E.E WWA is good, they've done a lot of work. Now I haven't been there for a while but I can't remember how close the Wheel Chair access but it's a long walk. The archery area is also a nice place to go. Again have a parking pass. Just make a trip to actually see some pretty beautiful area. Make a better, safer parking lot. A lot of elderly go there.

Great place to listen to music in the summer time or go wildlife watching. You can bring the little…read moreones to play and go fish the river. Lots to do here and great food and beer nearby

Joining the Oregon fishing club was one of the best things I've ever done. My first year in the…read moreclub, I fished on one of their private properties and had one of the best times of my life fishing. I caught the run just at the right time and always filled my card. If you are new to fishing in Oregon or just love fishing, ofc takes the guesswork out of where to fish. You will love fishing on their properties as they are well maintained and very low use. Bruce is a great guy and already in the short time that I have known him I have learned a lot about fishing in Oregon.

From the owner: Oregon Fishing Club, based in Albany, OR, provides members with exclusive access to 37 private…read moreproperties for fishing in Northwest Oregon. This includes 13 camping locations, 20 lakes and ponds, and 17 rivers. State fishing licenses are not required for Oregon Fishing Club members on our private ponds and lakes, where healthy populations of Rainbow Trout, Bass, and Panfish are planted regularly. State fishing licenses are required on the rivers, where cutthroat trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass, and rainbow trout reside. Camping is reservation-based with a nightly fee of five dollars on our private properties.

Awesome spot, but you need a good car! Drove a RAV4 to the…read moregate, then walked a short distance. You definitely need a capable car because some uphill parts are rough and slippery (almost lost traction). The hike down is a bit steep and slippery but there are ropes to help. Tip: Bring gloves! After reaching the bottom, just follow the stream to the beautiful waterfall. We had a picnic there and it was so chill. There are no trash cans here,please take your trash with you. I felt like being at a childhood summer camp with the hiking and climbing. The water was too cold to swim this time, but I'll definitely be back during the summer!

Beautiful falls. Reminds me of Svartifoss falls in Iceland. The hike is little treacherous. Parking…read moreis not good at the main trailhead. Recommended parking at the OHV area which makes the hike 4 mile long in total.

A lot of people know this as Opal Creek because the water is so beautiful. It's a gorgeous campsite…read morewith lots of rocks to jump off of if that's your thing! Lots of tanning and sun bathing spots as well! Very easy to access and lots of beautiful hikes.

$8 self serve per night, and just above the creek, it doesn't get much better than this…read more This campground was clean, and relatively well maintained. Beautiful forest life, and the sound of the creek will lull you to sleep. Perfect for a hot summer day dip. The campground is small, and there isn't too many camping spaces. It's first come first serve, with one pit toilet ( it didn't have toilet paper at the time I was there ). This idelylic spot is perfect for families, couples, or just anyone hoping to get away. Theres lots of hikes nearby as well, most notably Opal Creek .

We travel to Corvallis just to come to Watershed. My son is an avid fly fisherman and Troy has been…read morea great resource for him. He has everything you could possibly need and is so knowledgeable! My son bought an expensive fly rod at his shop and it went on clearance a few days later. Troy was thoughtful enough to call him, tell him and give him store credit. Can't get anymore honest than that!

Good selection of fly gear at competitive pricing…read more Fantastic social media pages, easy access to make purchases. Super fast shipping.

It's very pretty and peaceful. Nice walking trail around the pond in the back too. One of the few…read morethings I miss about Willamina.

It's very pretty and there's a nice walking trail that goes all the way around the pond. If you…read moreplay Pokémon Go there's 6 PokeStops at the pond and around the trail too. Lots of ducks, geese and a crane live there and it you're lucky you'll see a few otters. The trail has 2 benches and there's 2 fishing docks available. One of the docks has a safety fence around it. I included some scenery photos I've taken of the pond throughout the last few months.

Im not sure how successful folks are with catching fish in this large pond, but sitting by the dock…read moreis very peaceful. The lake is centered around the shopping mall so there are a few restaurant that overlook the lake. There are also ducks that live there.

Came here today with fishing friend who did some actual fishing. Nothing was caught (fish 1 -…read morehumans 0), but it was really OK, and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my camping chair and watching the fish jump in the air and the world passing by. A few other people were down on the dock casting for fish, others sat on the various rock formations sort of zoning out, and it was a real pleasure to see the children and parents sharing something they really loved. If the youngsters aren't interested in the fishing, they can come down and feed the ducks - such fun. The water is so clear you can see down to rocks and plants on the bottom and also nearest the dock flashes of the goldfish as they glide along (these goldfish eventually grow into some very large carp). There are evidently some sturgeon as well along with the rainbow trout, and also lots of ducks and other water birds (a few still with babies). Oh yes, lots of dragonflies - flashes of black and fiery orange red - add to the charm. People who fish welcome you right into their society and talk readily about their fishing experiences and how the big one got away and even why. This is a terrific family experience and for those who want to come out alone. The best time is to come early, before 7, and especially after the lake has been re-stocked, if you want to catch some fish. But like I said, it's a wonderful experience whether fish are caught or not. Give it a try. And remember if you don't catch any fish, you can hike back up to the shopping center above and get some breakfast. Not a bad day at all, in fact a damn fine one if you ask me.