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Apr 18
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, upper: steelhead, trout
Lots of winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue and there is a good mix of hatchery and wild fish present. Recent, higher flows have fish spread out, occupying all types of holding water. Mainstem spawning activity has picked up so try to avoid redds and actively spawning fish. Expect more fish to arrive through May.
About 10, likely more, hatchery spring Chinook have made it the hatchery as of last week, so good time to try for a bright, early spring Chinook.
The release from Lost Creek is 1,800 CFS and the river temperature is 45F. Just over 400 winter steelhead have arrived at the hatchery so far this season.
Anglers can call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for an update on hatchery counts as well as flow and temperature information.
Make sure to check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for each section of river before you head out. Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closes on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here. Last updated 4/10/24.
Lots of winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue and there is a good mix of hatchery and wild fish present. Recent, higher flows have fish spread out, occupying all types of holding water. Mainstem spawning activity has picked up so try to avoid redds and actively spawning fish. Expect more fish to arrive through May.
About 10, likely more, hatchery spring Chinook have made it the hatchery as of last week, so good time to try for a bright, early spring Chinook.
The release from Lost Creek is 1,800 CFS and the river temperature is 45F. Just over 400 winter steelhead have arrived at the hatchery so far this season.
Anglers can call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for an update on hatchery counts as well as flow and temperature information.
Make sure to check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for each section of river before you head out. Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closes on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here. Last updated 4/10/24.
Apr 18
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, middle: steelhead, trout
Flow is currently clear and slowly dropping in the middle Rogu,e but winter steelhead are being caught along with a couple confirmed spring Chinook catches. Flow in Grants Pass is 3,050 CFS with a water temperature of around 52F.
Winter steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue. Targeting acclimation site areas at Skunk Creek (Baker Park), Greens Creek or Jumpoff Joe Creek is a good idea as numerous hatchery winter steelhead have been caught recently.
Also, covering as much water as possible is the key to finding fish right now. A variety of techniques can lead to success, including side drifting, float fishing, pulling plugs, and swinging flies.
A few more spring Chinook have been caught and anglers should expect more to arrive in Grants Pass soon after the rain event last weekend and warming river temperatures.
Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closed on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
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 4/17/24.
Flow is currently clear and slowly dropping in the middle Rogu,e but winter steelhead are being caught along with a couple confirmed spring Chinook catches. Flow in Grants Pass is 3,050 CFS with a water temperature of around 52F.
Winter steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue. Targeting acclimation site areas at Skunk Creek (Baker Park), Greens Creek or Jumpoff Joe Creek is a good idea as numerous hatchery winter steelhead have been caught recently.
Also, covering as much water as possible is the key to finding fish right now. A variety of techniques can lead to success, including side drifting, float fishing, pulling plugs, and swinging flies.
A few more spring Chinook have been caught and anglers should expect more to arrive in Grants Pass soon after the rain event last weekend and warming river temperatures.
Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closed on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
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 4/17/24.
Apr 11
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, above Lost Creek Reservoir: trout
The snow around Prospect has likely melted and access to the river should be available but some of the Forest Service roads not used during the winter may be impassable. The best bet is probably PacifiCorp's North Fork Park. Check the driving conditions on ODOT Trip Check before heading up.
The Rogue and tributaries above Lost Creek Reservoir remain open year-round, with a daily retention limit of 5 trout (no limit on brook trout). Last updated 4/10/24.
The snow around Prospect has likely melted and access to the river should be available but some of the Forest Service roads not used during the winter may be impassable. The best bet is probably PacifiCorp's North Fork Park. Check the driving conditions on ODOT Trip Check before heading up.
The Rogue and tributaries above Lost Creek Reservoir remain open year-round, with a daily retention limit of 5 trout (no limit on brook trout). Last updated 4/10/24.
Apr 11
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, upper: steelhead, trout
Winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue and there is a good mix of hatchery and wild fish present. Recent, higher flows have fish spread out, occupying all types of holding water. Spawning activity is slowly picking up, so try to avoid redds and actively spawning fish. Expect more fish to arrive through May.
The release from Lost Creek is 1,800 CFS on March 26, and the river temperature is 45F. Just over 350 winter steelhead have arrived at the hatchery so far this season.
Anglers can call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for an update on hatchery counts as well as flow and temperature information.
Make sure to check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for each section of river before you head out. Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closes on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here. Last updated 4/10/24.
Winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue and there is a good mix of hatchery and wild fish present. Recent, higher flows have fish spread out, occupying all types of holding water. Spawning activity is slowly picking up, so try to avoid redds and actively spawning fish. Expect more fish to arrive through May.
The release from Lost Creek is 1,800 CFS on March 26, and the river temperature is 45F. Just over 350 winter steelhead have arrived at the hatchery so far this season.
Anglers can call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for an update on hatchery counts as well as flow and temperature information.
Make sure to check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for each section of river before you head out. Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closes on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here. Last updated 4/10/24.
Apr 11
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, middle: steelhead, trout
Flow is currently clear and slowly dropping in the middle Rogue but winter steelhead are being caught along with a couple confirmed spring Chinook being caught. Flow in Grants Pass is 2,800 CFS with a water temperature of 52F.
Winter Steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue. Covering as much water as possible is the key to finding fish right now. A variety of techniques can lead to success, including side drifting, float fishing, pulling plugs, and swinging flies.
Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closed on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
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 4/10/24.
Flow is currently clear and slowly dropping in the middle Rogue but winter steelhead are being caught along with a couple confirmed spring Chinook being caught. Flow in Grants Pass is 2,800 CFS with a water temperature of 52F.
Winter Steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue. Covering as much water as possible is the key to finding fish right now. A variety of techniques can lead to success, including side drifting, float fishing, pulling plugs, and swinging flies.
Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closed on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
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 4/10/24.
Apr 04
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, middle: steelhead, trout
There are currently great conditions in the middle Rogue for fishing and winter steelhead are being caught frequently along with a couple confirmed spring Chinook being caught. Flow in Grants Pass is 3,300 CFS with a water temperature of 53F.
Winter Steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue. Covering as much water as possible is the key to finding fish right now. A variety of techniques can lead to success, including side drifting, float fishing, pulling plugs, and swinging flies.
Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closed on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
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 4/3/24.
There are currently great conditions in the middle Rogue for fishing and winter steelhead are being caught frequently along with a couple confirmed spring Chinook being caught. Flow in Grants Pass is 3,300 CFS with a water temperature of 53F.
Winter Steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue. Covering as much water as possible is the key to finding fish right now. A variety of techniques can lead to success, including side drifting, float fishing, pulling plugs, and swinging flies.
Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closed on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.
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 4/3/24.
Apr 04
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: steelhead, spring Chinook
Spring Chinook fishing continues to be pretty good. Boat anglers are mainly focusing on the lower river as every day more fish move into the river. Bank anglers fishing at many of the gravel bars in the lower river are also picking up Chinook. As flows drop in the river, bank anglers will have a tougher time catching Chinook as the salmon will move deeper as the river clears.
Steelhead are still getting picked up on a daily basis, but winter steelhead fishing is about done for the season as most fish are upriver or in tributaries spawning.
Anglers are reminded that the Rogue has a new winter steelhead season structure that starts Dec. 1. Anglers can now retain wild steelhead starting Dec. 1, but they must be tagged on the new wild steelhead tag. Only 3 wild steelhead can be retained from Dec. 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. Anglers are reminded to check the regulations in the particular area they are fishing prior to heading out, as start and end dates vary by zone. Last updated 3/28/24.
Spring Chinook fishing continues to be pretty good. Boat anglers are mainly focusing on the lower river as every day more fish move into the river. Bank anglers fishing at many of the gravel bars in the lower river are also picking up Chinook. As flows drop in the river, bank anglers will have a tougher time catching Chinook as the salmon will move deeper as the river clears.
Steelhead are still getting picked up on a daily basis, but winter steelhead fishing is about done for the season as most fish are upriver or in tributaries spawning.
Anglers are reminded that the Rogue has a new winter steelhead season structure that starts Dec. 1. Anglers can now retain wild steelhead starting Dec. 1, but they must be tagged on the new wild steelhead tag. Only 3 wild steelhead can be retained from Dec. 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. Anglers are reminded to check the regulations in the particular area they are fishing prior to heading out, as start and end dates vary by zone. Last updated 3/28/24.