Rogue River

Rogue River, upper: Steelhead, trout

The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,150cfs and 42F. 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 3/3/26: New summer steelhead 7, season total 2,143. New winter steelhead 20, season total 24. 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 3/4/26

Rogue River, middle: Steelhead, trout

The middle Rogue is dropping back into shape after las week's rain, but there is still a bit of color to the water. Try fishing plugs or lures near the heads and tails of pools in travel lanes. Migrating fish will be relatively close to the shore in these higher 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 3/4/26.

Rogue River, lower: Spring Chinook, Winter steelhead

The first spring Chinook of the year were caught this week. With frequent weather fronts, the river should remain in near perfect condition for both boat and banks anglers. Spring Chinook anglers that want to retain a steelhead they may catch will to purchase the Rogue South Coast Steelhead Validation.

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

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

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.

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.