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Aug 27
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: Chinook, summer steelhead, half-pounder steelhead, surf perch
Good numbers of chinook are still being picked up in the bay and fishing will stay good through early October. Salmon are also starting to move up the river is pretty good numbers. Fishing in the river will still be a little tough until water temperatures drop a bit more. Anglers fishing early in the morning will find the best water temperatures and less boat traffic.
Half pounder steelhead are spread throughout the lower river. There are a few adult summer steelhead around, but the return is down this year. Last updated 8/25/26.
Good numbers of chinook are still being picked up in the bay and fishing will stay good through early October. Salmon are also starting to move up the river is pretty good numbers. Fishing in the river will still be a little tough until water temperatures drop a bit more. Anglers fishing early in the morning will find the best water temperatures and less boat traffic.
Half pounder steelhead are spread throughout the lower river. There are a few adult summer steelhead around, but the return is down this year. Last updated 8/25/26.
Aug 20
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: Chinook, summer steelhead, half-pounder steelhead, surf perch
The annual Curry Anadromous Fishermen salmon derby is taking place this week. Anglers can expect a few more boats on the bay. The best advice for boat anglers fishing the estuary is to watch what the pattern is for trolling and try to fish within that pattern. Flows out of Lost Creek Reservoir were increased this week to help moderate water temperatures in the Rogue River for migrating fall chinook.
Half pounder steelhead are spread throughout the lower river, but with the warm river temperatures anglers may want to fish early morning or late evening for the best success. There are few adult summer steelhead around, but the return is down this year. Last updated 8/19/2026.
The annual Curry Anadromous Fishermen salmon derby is taking place this week. Anglers can expect a few more boats on the bay. The best advice for boat anglers fishing the estuary is to watch what the pattern is for trolling and try to fish within that pattern. Flows out of Lost Creek Reservoir were increased this week to help moderate water temperatures in the Rogue River for migrating fall chinook.
Half pounder steelhead are spread throughout the lower river, but with the warm river temperatures anglers may want to fish early morning or late evening for the best success. There are few adult summer steelhead around, but the return is down this year. Last updated 8/19/2026.
Aug 13
Oregon DWR
Rogue River, lower: Chinook, summer steelhead, half-pounder steelhead, surf perch
Salmon fishing has been fair with boat anglers continuing to pick up chinook in estuary. Anglers can expect to see 100 or so boats a day trying their luck. The best advice for boat anglers is to watch what the pattern is for trolling and try to fish within that pattern. The estuary has been very windy, but the weather looks to improve later in the week. The lower river warmed up last week and most steelhead anglers are waiting for temperatures to drop before heading back onto the river. Last updated 8/11/2026.
Salmon fishing has been fair with boat anglers continuing to pick up chinook in estuary. Anglers can expect to see 100 or so boats a day trying their luck. The best advice for boat anglers is to watch what the pattern is for trolling and try to fish within that pattern. The estuary has been very windy, but the weather looks to improve later in the week. The lower river warmed up last week and most steelhead anglers are waiting for temperatures to drop before heading back onto the river. Last updated 8/11/2026.