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Winter steelhead have still just recently spawned, and with many more mainstem spawners this year due to lower tributary flow earlier in the season, anglers are still encouraged to be mindful of redds/nests of young fish and eggs that are still in the gravel, especially around tailouts. They are protected by the catch and release regulations and protected from the large anadromous fish. 02/04/22 More reports of summer steelhead and one of winter steelhead came in this past week. We've had a busy summer! Low water has the catch rather low. But they are still pretty sparce in the middle Rogue. See the regulations link below for specifics. of April through Oct. 31Year-round on the Holly Water.There can be special closings.Access:GoodNon-Resident LicenseState of OregonWeatherNational Weather Service, USGS Real-Time Stream Report:Rogue river at Cole M. Fish Hatchery. Lost Creek - Expect some decent rain at least on Sunday in the Upper Rogue above Prospect. A good option for trout anglers looking for keepers in theriver closer to the coast is actually the late summer and early fall half-pounder fishery mentioned above inthe steelhead fishing section. In addition to the stocked rainbow trout, this higher section of the Rogue also is home towild native rainbow and cutthroat trout, which up here can count toward the five-fish bag limit. With very cold water, be looking for areas where fish are holding or getting out of the high flows. They will start arriving anytime now. Wild steelhead retention is now closed. Call or write us for a recommended fly list. Call or send us an email for a recommended fly and gear list. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. Bass fishing on the mainstem Umpqua down by Elkton should be good, and if you like to eat fish please keep every single one you catch as these bass eat lots of baby steelhead/salmon. Fishing Guides The Metolius continues to fish well. 10/31/21 The stream is a little low but still turning out trout, summer steelhead and some chinook. Emailus at ([emailprotected]) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. Great techniques up here include throwing small Panther Martin spinners or small hooks with a single Pautske fire egg under a bobber. Get license , See what our guests have to say about us. See our article on Trout Fishing: Basic How-To Techniques and Tips to brush up on your skills. Sign up to receive fly fishing reports, tips of the trade, coupons, and flash sales. Fall Chinook salmon are more widespread across Oregons coastal systems, so the Rogue doesnt stand out quite as much when so many of the bays and rivers are kicking out giant kings. Plugs or side drifting would be the best method for these, but spinners will work too.

05/04/22 There are still some winter steelhead being caught. We have a simple guide to steelhead fishing for anyone who wants to explore this type of angling a bit more. As of July 22nd, there were 408 summer steelhead counted in the hatchery. Hatchery steelhead retention remains open. 01/03/22 The upper rogue is turning out good numbers of trout. Winter steelhead are indeed caught in the upper river as well, with February a likely peak of the season around Grants Pass and March and April better in the upper reaches. 08/23/21 The middle section and the section above the lake are turning out good catches of both trout and summer steelhead for our customers. 06/17/21 Conditions remain good with good reports coming in from our customers on trout. We received three good reports from customers this past week. Southern Oregons Rogue River is a renowned for havingsome of the West Coasts most reliable salmon and steelhead fishing. The Middle and South Forks of the Rogue River come together just south of Prospect. Guide, All Rights Reserved. Since our last report we are happy to say that things are looking positive here in Southern Oregon. Trout season is still closed. Coho salmon arent the main attraction on the Rogue, but there are some available to catch in the fall. 07/02/21 The stream is turning out some Spring Chinook, good numbers of trout and some summer run steelhead. 10/20/21 The stream is still in good conditions turning out good numbers of trout and summer steelhead for our customers. AboutBlogContactFAQLicensesLodgingPricingSeasonsShuttlesTestimonials, The Rogue River flows 215 miles from Crater Lake to the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most consistent fisheries in Southern Oregon. The best of the winter steelhead rivers are now coming into shape here in Southern Oregon. HUBBS Seaworld Research Institute Be careful to not wade through or damage redds. 07/16/22 Chinook are being caught in good numbers. Rogue Valley Anglers will never sell or give away your email address and personal information. During the heat of the day well still swing mini intruders on skagit heads with T-8 or T-11, which catches a LOT more fish than some people think. 07/28/21 The river is turning out good catches of trout for our customers in both the upper and lower sections.

Good hatches continue to take place. Middle - From the mouth upstream to Fishers Ferry boat ramp, wild Chinook are legal for retention after June 1. Winchester dam needs to be taken out of this river very soon, or well eventually lose one of the greatest summer steelhead fisheries in the world. Advertising |

For steelhead fishing, he often uses an adjustable slip float (bobber) abovebait (roe), a jig or a pink worm. 02/28/22 The stream is still turning out good catches of steelhead. 11/07/21 The Holy water section is open for fly fishing only. Some of the sites, especially the upper sections, may not be stocked during the first weeks of the touristseason during years when heavier than average snow blocks access or when runoff is too high, but they are planted onceconditions allow. Bank and boat anglers are picking up fish. The Fall River has been fishing well. Cases of Coronavirus are low and we have only seen 1 new case here in Jackson County over the past 2 weeks. Much of the catch in the lower river is accounted for by bank and drift anglers working good runs in the stretchthat is accessible by driving upriver from Gold Beach. The summer Steelhead return looks to be off to a fair start with 53 fish entering the hatchery for the week, and 90 fish to date. The summer steelhead fishing on the upper river is usually as hot as the weather in the summer, with August having very good steelhead numbers plus the added attraction ofnewly arriving (and often jumbo-sized) fall Chinook to catch. Help, Sportfishing Association of California (SAC) Fishing in the bay section is poor, as steelhead are infrequently caught in tidally influencedareas, so stick to free-flowing water for steelhead. Due to regular and at times heavy late spring rainfall here in the Rogue Valley, Lost Creek and Applegate Lakes are nearly full for the first time in several years. For starters, all wild trout caught on the Rogue River below Lost Creek Dam must be released unharmed. Sportfishing Association of California (SAC), Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout. Charlie guided his last winter steelhead trip (for now, not forever!) There are good hatches still taking place. Efficiency was the name of the game this Another giant Rogue River King Salmon! 05/28/21 The season is getting off to a good start. National and Copeland Creeks require some hiking to reach their waters. 09/18/21 We continue to get good reports on trout and summer runs. The water temperature doesnt vary that much since its a bottom discharge tailwater. Farther upstream, the steelhead slow their migration and hold up in greater numbers. The lower river and bay typically see enough of these hard-fighting, great-eating salmon to start fishing seriously in March, and catches should be best in April and May, maybe into June. Conditions are good. The trout are small but wild and includes both brook trout and rainbow trout. Like Chinook salmon, adult steelhead (sea-run rainbow trout) return to the Rogue in two major runs. Get license , See what our guests have to say about us. There are good hatches, including the big Hexs. 04/19/21 Winter steelhead are being caught in the middle and upper rogue river. Its also not very crowded this time of year as most of us are focused on summer steelhead. With spring salmon season winding down on the Upper Rogue, we have turned our focus to steelhead. We still dont have any winter steelhead reports. They are regulated under trout rules as well. Contact Us Good hatches are taking place. Summer steelhead fishing is very good. Most of the rainbows are between 12 and 20 inches but they grow even larger. The headwaters above Lost Creek Reservoir come together near the little town of Prospect The North Fork, which is the main stem of the Rogue River, originates in the northwest corner of Carter Lake National Park. Columbia River Fishing Report and Forecast, Upper Willamette System Fishing Report & Forecast, Central Oregon Fishing Report and Forecast, Clackamas and Sandy River Fishing Report and Forecast, How to Catch Columbia River Summer Chinook, Fishing the Upper Willamette for Spring Chinook, Fishing the Lower Willamette for Spring Chinook, Spring Chinook Fishing on the Lower Columbia.

These fish are often12- to 14-inches and can be aggressive and caught using trout gear and techniques, including traditional hardware and fly fishing. For that reason, we have broken the river down into the two parts. Some people credit a years-long effort to remove dams, which has opened up more access to fish to reach additional spawning and rearing habitat. The Holy Water has been fishing ok and is a good place to catch some trout. 11/15/21 There are still summer steelhead, some coho and trout being caught. The Dodge Bridge gauge was 3,430 cfs. The McCloud guage was reading 3,050 on Wednesday morning with temperature at 52 degrees and a few degree swing expected for the day. We fish the Rogue River year-round for salmon and steelhead. There are a few holes in the Gold Hill vicinity anglers target Chinook, but these dont really get going until July. 12/26/21 We received three more good reports from customers catching steelhead. Upper - Salmonflies are present from about Rogue Elk Upstream to the Holy Water. Fly fishing theis covered in this separate Stream section. International Game Fish Association We were getting good reports prior to the higher levels. Good hatches are taking place. 11/23/21 We received five good reports from customers catching steelhead, coho and trout. Plan on rowing hard if you are backbouncing bait for salmon. 04/01/22 More good reports on steelhead have come in. Another very good access point isDenman Wildlife Area, where you can walk in to fish or obtain a parking permit. Emailusat ([emailprotected]) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. Our summer steelhead fishing will just get better and better all the way to Christmas, so if you want to come to the best summer steelhead river left give us a shout! The tailwater has a very good aquatic insect population with caddisflies, mayflies and stoneflies, including the large salmonflies.

Weve broken out our scandi/rage heads and are starting to get to work throwing skaters, muddlers, and classics like green butt skunks and Lady Carolyns on spey rods. With higher spring runoff, wading can be hazardous in areas, with bedrock drop-offs present. We understand what fisherman need to be successful in the pursuit of target species across the United States. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. Please watch your step if wadding or dropping an anchor. What all that means is some great fishing. Most middle Rogue Anglers are targeting Chinook in the Galice Area if they dont want to drive up to Shady Cove. 04/18/22 We are getting good reports from customers. Well below that, the river runs through a long Wild and Scenic stretch through the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest across its middle sectionbefore it reaches the Pacific Ocean on Oregons rugged south coast, making access more challenging in some places and reducing human impacts. They make excellent gifts. The USFS has all of the developed campgrounds open. Side planers or planer boards also work well, but only if you have plenty of space around you on the bank. Terms of Use Send us an email ([emailprotected]) or call us 800 594 4726 for recommended fly and gear list. We are still getting some good reports for summer steelhead. The lower and middle sections of river can be fair to good at times above tidewater up to the Grants Pass area along Interstate 5. Golden Gate Fishermans Association A couple of bank fishing spots to try here are onGold Ray Road near Highway 99 in Central Point and the Matson Park-Findley Bend area in Grants Pass. We are getting some good reports from customers. Blue-winged Olives hatch about all year long and even in the middle of the winter. 02/20/22 We received two good reports from customers catching steelhead and one angler catching trout. They will keep biting well into fall. 04/26/22 We received two more good reports on steelhead from customers fishing this past week. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Good catches of both trout and summer steelhead are coming in. It's been a little while since our last report and we wanted to reach out to let you know how the Governor's executive order regarding Covid-19 impacts our business.

The first of these fish start entering the river in latespring and fishing continues through summer and into fall.

Its going to be busy all over so please be kind and patient!, Summer has come in with high temperatures and good options for your fishing pleasure! 04/25/21 Trout season is closed but reopens on May 22. Umpqua River Steelhead Fishing -While this year has been tough all around there were a few exceptions including this 23.8 lb beast of a winte Summer steelhead season is here. The stream levels are a good bit below normal. Getting off the highway to the less fished areas is the key to fishing the North Fork. 01/11/22 We received two more good reports from anglers catching trout. Fish those by drifting the bobber along a river current seam and adjusting the depth with the bobber stop to get your lure or bait close to the bottom. We continue to get a few good reports from customers one for trout and one for steelhead. You can catch about every species of Pacific Coast anadromous fish as well as all the major species of trout in the Rogue River. 09/27/21 Conditions remain very good. Articles for our Steelhead and Chinook Members, be sure to log in or become a member. Recreational Classifieds | The stream is stocked in this section but also has plenty of wild trout. And also in the Rogue above Lost Creek Lake, self-sustaining populations of non-native brook and brown trout can be caught and wont count against the trout bag limit. 03/08/22 The steelhead fishing seems to be slowing down. Summer steelhead season is here on the Rogue, and we couldnt be happier as this is always our favorite time of the year! Theres lots of stocked trout in many of the lakes and ponds with Lost creek and, Free Fishing Weekend is coming up June 4 & 5 two days when you dont need a license, tag or endorsement to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon, Upper Rogue and Ocean Salmon sparkle for the 4th of July, Good Variety of Fishing Options for the Weekend. 05/17/22 Stream levels are just a little above normal level and the river in better shape. Fishing The Rogue for salmon and steelhead, Elk and Sixes Rivers Oregon Salmon and Steelhead Fishing, Rogue River and Umpqua River Winter Steelhead Fishing, Southern Oregon salmon and steelhead fishing. A 34-36 inch leader with a Size 2/0 octopus hook with pink yarn and/or roe is effective for drift fishing. Strictly used to keep our RVA family up to date on whats happening. Fishing for brown trout and redband trout should www.OregonFishReports.com 2022. Anglers will want to target slower pools and eddies. Upper Rogue River Fishing Report: 07/16/22 (Bottom of page). Upriver, the middle section of river in the greater Grants Pass area (Graves Creek to around Gold Hill) as well as the upper areas get bright fish starting in August and often sees the highest catches in September. or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at, 7, 8 , 9 or 10weightfor appropriate typerod, sinking, sinking tip and floating. Things are different for trout anglers below Lost Creek Dam down to the Pacific Ocean. Caddis, yellow sallies, midges, and pmds are the main hatches this time of year, and terrestrials also come into play. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. Often where you catch one half-pounder there will be more. Anglers are reminded that fishing is closed from Rainie Falls to 400 feet below the falls, as well as the Gold Hill Boat ramp, upstream to the Gold Hill municipal water intake structure located above Tilomikh Falls. 07/20/21 More good reports came in from customers fishing for summer runs. Learn more , You may purchase day licenses that include your combined angling tag which allows you to keep salmon and steelhead. For me, this is the beginning of one of my favorite seasons of all - winter steelhead! Click Here To Order or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at [emailprotected], Type of StreamFreestone/tailwaterSpeciesRainbow Trout (Wild)Brook Trout (Wild)Cutthroat Trout (Native)SteelheadSalmonSizeSmall to MediumLocationSouthwestern OregonNearest TownsProspectSeasonLast Sat. Guide Charlie Brown said a couple of good options are putting in at Valley of the Rogue State Park in Gold Hill and taking out atCoyote Evans Wayside in Grants Pass. Brown suggests using smaller presentations in clearer water and bigger offerings in murkier water. Click Here to see our Steelhead Flies: Click Here to see our Salmon Flies. Both of these forks provide good fishing opportunities for small rainbow and brook trout. 03/16/22 The river is still a good bit below normal level but in good shape. Last week, 8 winter steelhead entered the hatchery with 1,166 fish for the year to date. Conditions are good and we expect some good catches to be reported. Summer steelhead season is here. Stella Bridge, Highway 230,Mill Creek Bridge at Prospect, Crater Creek and Minnehaha Creek. 05/25/22 The stream is turning out good catches of trout and summer steelhead in the middle and upper sections. The Crooked is fishing fair. There are ample bank and boat fishing opportunities on the lower river, including at Foster Bar, around Agness and other spots. State Route 230 follows along the river all the way to Prospect. 05/20/21 The season opens in two more days. As of July 22nd, there were 408 summer steelhead counted in the hatchery. Both trout and summer runs are being caught by our customers in good numbers in the middle section. Probably the best of the latter spots is on Modoc Road across the street from the Upper Table Rock Trailhead. Lake, The weather is finally heating up (again) after putting a damper for anglers with numerous weekend rains, but theres still plenty of fishing going on. Even though we are nearing th At the beginning of this month a series of storms passed through Southern Oregon bringing much rain and causing snow melt. Chinook fishing is in full swing in the upper river. This section covers the headwaters of the Rogue River and the tailwater called the Holly Water section below Lost Creek Dam. These early fish tend to be larger than steelhead that return later. Coho are about done for the season. Rogue River salmon fishing gets rolling in the spring, when spring Chinook salmon enter the river. Recreational Fishermans Alliance. Drift fishing is a common way to catch spring or fall Chinook from the bank. Caddis and pmd nymphs always seem to do well up there this time of year. A Rogue River fishing map and guide in the Fishing in Oregon guidebook provides more detailed access information for both this lowest section and popular areas farther upriver. The Holy Water is a short section of impounded river right below Lost Creek Dam, down to Cole Rivers Hatchery intake, that is regulated as a fly-fishing only water. Check out the Salmon Fishing section in this article for informationabout drift boat angling access. A great resource for half-pounder run info (also useful for other salmon and steelhead runs) is the fish-counting data collected from a seine operation at Huntley Park on the lower river. 08/15/21 The section above the lake is turning out good numbers of trout as well as the middle. This section of river is more technical for boaters than downstream, so Brown doesnt recommend it for novices or those unfamiliar with this area. Season:The season is open year-round above Lost Creek Res.Spring:Fly fishing Rouge River after the runoff which normally ends by mid June can be very good.Summer:Summertime is the best time for fly fishing the Upper Rogue River.Fall:Early Fall is a good time for fly fishing the upper Rogue River.Winter:The tailwater section and can be fished all Winter long. Trout are being caught in good numbers thanks to some good hatches taking place. Theres a county park on the bank of the stream. 98/05/21 The upper Rogue is turning out some good catches of summer steelhead and trout. Flows in the upper river are quite elevated right now with snow runoff. This is fairly high country, which makes it a cool respite for anglersduring the hot summers in the valley below. Emailus at ([emailprotected]) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. Read testimonials , 2010-2022 Charlie BrownAll rights reserved. This week has seen a noticeable uptick in fish as Jordan swung up 3 the other day with 1 eating a classic on the dry line and the other two on sink tips and bigger flies around noon. We are still getting a few good reports. Pick up some more tips to catching Chinook and coho in our overview of salmon fishing techniques and tips. Some of those fin-marked Holy Water trout might work their way down into the river below the hatchery and be available for harvest, but its not likely to be large numbers. ODFW Weekly Fishing ReportODFW Trout Stocking ScheduleOregon Fishing RegulationsNational Weather Service, Rogue River Fishing: How to Catch More Salmon, Steelhead and Trout, Best Summer Steelhead Rivers on the Oregon Coast, Winter Steelhead Fishing on the South Coast, Trout Fishing: Basic How-To Techniques and Tips. 04/09/22 We didnt receive any catch reports. Here we are at the end of the holiday season, the making of resolutions and the beginning of a New Year. 03/24/22 Winter steelhead are being caught by our customers in good numbers. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail. Traditional bait and hardware anglers getting back on this productive upper river section in early November typically find good numbers ofaggressive steelhead, plusthe river tends to be lightly fished this late in the year, guide Charlie Brown said. We fish the Rogue River year-round for salmon and steelhead. Spring Chinook are in the river and being caught as well. Learn more , You may purchase day licenses that include your combined angling tag which allows you to keep salmon and steelhead. Good numbers of winter steelhead are being caught in spite of low water levels. Fishing is limited to the banks due to the depth. Brown said a key is usingjust enough weight so that your weight lightly taps the bottom as it swings downstream. As always give a call to the shop for any specific questions and the most up to date info, as we live and breathe fly fishing and always know what's going on down here in beautiful southern Oregon! Drift boat anglers are using sardine, tuna, or ghost shrimp-wrapped Mag Lips or Kwikfish, or back bouncing roe. Fish the deeper pools. Good hatches are taking place. Thank you to our guides and guests for their fabulous photos and river stories.It hasnt been the easiest summer season with spring salmon showing a bit late and th Well the 1st Rogue River spring salmon have arrived in the Upper Rogue with 112 last counted in the hatchery.