Boat Shows, RV Shows and Sportsman Shows
A comprehensive list of Oregon Boat, Sportsman and RV Shows and Washington Boat, Sportsman and RV Shows. The Show Season begins in January and runs through April. The poor economy could mean big savings for you! Check here to find the biggest Boat, RV and Sportsman shows in the Northwest. |
Portland Boat Show
Cruise On In to the 49th Annual Portland Boat Show, January 3-11, 2009 at the Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR. The largest off the water show west of the Mississippi.
2 for 1 Weekday Discount - Save $10
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Spokane National Boat Show
Jan 30 - Feb 1 at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, Spokane, WA. For seasoned boaters or those just starting out, more than 57 dealers from around the Northwest representing the newest model boats and accessories will be on hand.
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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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Foster Lake Escape
Foster Reservoir is a popular boating destination in the Mid Willamette Valley. Located just 4 miles west of Sweethome, OR. It boasts swimming, waterskiing, fishing, four RV parks, 3 boat launches and a day use park. Also located right on the lake is a restaurant and a bar. And Sweethome is just down the road.
(Foster Lake Boating and Camping)
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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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Foster Reservoir Fills - Sunnyside and Gedney ramps useable. Foster had filled back to elevation 622 feet. by Aug 5th. It will remain at that elevation through September. Sunnyside and Gedney are useable at lake elevations above 614 feet. Here is the Corps of Engineers Press Release. |
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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____Oregon Boating Info____
- Guide to Boating in Oregon (PDF)
- Guide to Lower Columbi and Willamette Rivers (PDF 5.6 MBF)
- Boating Laws & Regulations
- Registration & Fees
- Mandatory Boater Education
- Navigation Hazards
- Administrative Boating Rules
- Oregon Waterway Regulations (By Waterbody Name)
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Mandatory
Oregon Boater Education Card required for
boaters 60 and under in 2007. (FAQ's)
Find Internet courses
Boating
Classes
Exams |
 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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Water Levels Info from the 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 -
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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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Mandatory Boating Education coming to Washington
State? Similar to the law in effect in Oregon,
Washington is poised to pass a Mandatory Boating Education
Law in January.
- Recreational Boating
Association of Washington Website
- Tacoma
News Tribune Article
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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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FUNNY...
How NOT to Launch Your PWC
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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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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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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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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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Seattle Boat Show
 
Jan 23 to Feb 1, 2009 at 2 locations: Indoors at Qwest Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. More than 1000 watercraft, seminars and accessories and boats afloat. Free shuttle between sites.
Enter To Win 1 of 20 pairs of tickets
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Washington Sportsman's Show
Jan 21-15, 2009 at the Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA.
From hunting's giants to fishing wizards, the fairgrounds will be packed with boats, outfitters, expert anglers and seminars.
$3 OFF Discount Coupon
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KEZI Eugene Boat & Sportsman's Show
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Jan 30 - Feb 1 - Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, OR. Catch a lecture, cast a fly rod and check out tackle demonstrations. Hundreds of exhibitors for fishing, boating, conservation and travel.
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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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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 Escape
- Foster Reservoir Escape
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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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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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OREGON FISHING INFO _
Use our BoatEscape Fishfinder. You can search for Lakes & Rivers by "fish type" or find out what type of fish are in the lake or river you are visiting. Developed jointly by ODFW and BoatEscape.com. Click on Search Lakes & Rivers to begin.
Going fishing? Be sure to check the Oregon 2008 Fishing Regs (PDF) to see where trout fishing is allowed. Always be sure to check to see if there are any regulation changes:
2008 Fishing Rule Changes by Zone
2008 Fishing Application
Your Rights to Use Oregon Lakes/Rivers
Oregon Fish Finder (joint Boat Escape & ODFW Project)
Oregon Spring 2008Fishing Forecast
Oregon 2008 Steelhead Forecast
Warm Water Fishing
Oregon Shellfish Regulations
Oregon Fishing Links
Reports/ stocking schedules by zone.
Oregon Fish Counts
Daily Fish Reports- Corps Columbia River Dams
The ODFW Weekly Fishing Report will provide up-to-minute info. Or you can see reports by Zone:
Zone-By-Zone Reports
Northwest Zone
Southwest Zone
Willamette Zone
Central Zone
Southeast Zone
Northeast Zone
Snake Zone
Columbia Zone
Marine Zone
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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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Check
your 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
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Oregon
Legislature Watch
Recreational Boating In the line of Fire! Issues that
affect you.
New Luxury Tax on Boats? In a recent Statesman
Journal Article, Rep. Jeff Merkley (D-Portland) has
proposed eliminating the tax break on boats. Rep. Merkley is ignoring the
affect this would have on this Billion dollar Plus
Oregon Industry.
Contact your local representative Find
you Local Representative.
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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)
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Local
Notice to Mariners - Check here before you go.
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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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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
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