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Feb 25
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, above Lost Creek Reservoir: Trout
Fishing is available all year above Lost Creek Lake but snow will likely limit access. Take a look at ODOT TripCheck before heading up. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout regardless of size. Last updated 2/25/26
Fishing is available all year above Lost Creek Lake but snow will likely limit access. Take a look at ODOT TripCheck before heading up. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout regardless of size. Last updated 2/25/26
Feb 25
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, upper: Steelhead, trout
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,350cfs and 43F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage. The only relatively clear water will be upstream of Big Butte Creek until the river drops after the rain and snowmelt this week.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 2/24/26: New summer steelhead 4, season total 2,136. New winter steelhead 2, season total 4. Try fishing larger lures or plugs in travel lanes near the heads and tailouts of pools. Fish will be migrating relatively close to the bank at these higher flows.
Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
Last updated 2/25/26
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,350cfs and 43F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage. The only relatively clear water will be upstream of Big Butte Creek until the river drops after the rain and snowmelt this week.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 2/24/26: New summer steelhead 4, season total 2,136. New winter steelhead 2, season total 4. Try fishing larger lures or plugs in travel lanes near the heads and tailouts of pools. Fish will be migrating relatively close to the bank at these higher flows.
Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
Last updated 2/25/26
Feb 25
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, middle: Steelhead, trout
The middle Rogue is high and muddy after rain and snowmelt this week. The river should be dropping slowly into the weekend but will still be high. Try fishing plugs or larger lures near the heads and tails of pools in travel lanes. Migrating fish will be relatively close to the shore in these high conditions. Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
Current flow, temp and turbidity conditions for the Rogue can be found at the USGS stream gauges here, or checking the City of Grants Pass water page's river data here. Last updated 2/25/26.
The middle Rogue is high and muddy after rain and snowmelt this week. The river should be dropping slowly into the weekend but will still be high. Try fishing plugs or larger lures near the heads and tails of pools in travel lanes. Migrating fish will be relatively close to the shore in these high conditions. Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
Current flow, temp and turbidity conditions for the Rogue can be found at the USGS stream gauges here, or checking the City of Grants Pass water page's river data here. Last updated 2/25/26.
Feb 25
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: Winter steelhead
River conditions are high this week from recent rains. Conditions should begin to shape up as the water drops later this week. Anglers are catching a mix of hatchery and wild steelhead. Remember to purchase Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation prior to going steelhead fishing.
River conditions are high this week from recent rains. Conditions should begin to shape up as the water drops later this week. Anglers are catching a mix of hatchery and wild steelhead. Remember to purchase Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation prior to going steelhead fishing.
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, above Lost Creek Reservoir: Trout
Fishing is available all year above Lost Creek Lake but snow has started to limit access. Take a look at ODOT TripCheck before heading up. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout regardless of size. Last updated 2/10/26
Fishing is available all year above Lost Creek Lake but snow has started to limit access. Take a look at ODOT TripCheck before heading up. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout regardless of size. Last updated 2/10/26
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, upper: Steelhead, trout
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,250cfs and 42F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 2/10/26: New summer steelhead 5, season total 2,126. No winter steelhead have entered the trap yet, but a few reports of folks catching some near TouVelle State Park. Try fishing larger lures or plugs in travel lanes near the heads and tailouts of pools.
Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
Last updated 2/10/26
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,250cfs and 42F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 2/10/26: New summer steelhead 5, season total 2,126. No winter steelhead have entered the trap yet, but a few reports of folks catching some near TouVelle State Park. Try fishing larger lures or plugs in travel lanes near the heads and tailouts of pools.
Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
Last updated 2/10/26
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, middle: Steelhead, trout
River conditions finally changed and came up after last week's rain. The river should be dropping slowly but is still pretty dirty. Try fishing plugs or larger lures near the heads and tails of pools in travel lanes. Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
Current flow, temp and turbidity conditions for the Rogue can be found at the USGS stream gauges here, or checking the City of Grants Pass water page's river data here. Last updated 2/10/26.
River conditions finally changed and came up after last week's rain. The river should be dropping slowly but is still pretty dirty. Try fishing plugs or larger lures near the heads and tails of pools in travel lanes. Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
Current flow, temp and turbidity conditions for the Rogue can be found at the USGS stream gauges here, or checking the City of Grants Pass water page's river data here. Last updated 2/10/26.
Feb 13
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: Winter steelhead
River conditions improved with the recent rains and with more storms expected boat and bank anglers should continue to have success. Anglers are catching a mix of hatchery and wild steelhead. Remember to purchase Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation prior to going steelhead fishing.
River conditions improved with the recent rains and with more storms expected boat and bank anglers should continue to have success. Anglers are catching a mix of hatchery and wild steelhead. Remember to purchase Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation prior to going steelhead fishing.
Feb 05
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: Winter steelhead
Slow. The river is unusually low and clear for this time of year. Rain this weekend should improve river conditions. The best time to fish is early morning or late evening. Remember to purchase Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation prior to going steelhead fishing.
Slow. The river is unusually low and clear for this time of year. Rain this weekend should improve river conditions. The best time to fish is early morning or late evening. Remember to purchase Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation prior to going steelhead fishing.