The middle Rogue is low this time of year. Please use proper catch-and-release techniques on fish that will not be harvested, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly. Fall Chinook fishing is starting to pick up and anglers are reporting success. Last updated 9/22/26.
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.
Rogue River, lower: Chinook, summer steelhead, half-pounder steelhead, hatchery coho
Boat anglers are picking up a mix of fall chinook and coho in the bay. The lower river has slowed as river flows have dropped. Anglers that can move around the river are having the best luck as chinook and steelhead are scattered.
Anglers are reminded that there is no retention of wild coho. Last updated 9/22/26.