Rogue River- Upper - Chrome winter steelhead are around and numbers have increased as we move into March

Chrome winter steelhead are around and numbers have increased as we move into March

Rogue River- Upper - Medford, OR (Jackson County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-6-2024
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The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is 1,250 cfs and the temperature at release is 42.5F. Expect releases from the dam to stay around that number as the reservoir fill season has started. ‌

Chrome winter steelhead are around and numbers have increased as we move into March. Movement into the hatchery has continued to be decent. Fishing plugs on the rise is a good tactic. The rivers is off color below Big Butte Creek so the only clear water is upstream of Big Butte. Lures, bait, plugs or flies are a good choice with the clear water conditions upstream of Big Butte. Pressure has been light, so this is a good time to fish the upper Rogue without crowds. ‌

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. ‌

For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, March 6th

Junction City Pond: Junction City Pond reopens with improved access and fishing pond upgrades
Crescent Lake: Recent reports of good fishing for large brown and lake trout
Hood River: Hood River flows have been dynamic over the past several weeks
Laurance Lake: Laurance will re-open on April 22, 2024
Ochoco Reservoir: The reservoir is 77 percent full
Prinevile Reservoir: Prineville Reservoir at 76 percent full
Green Peter Reservoir: Green Peter is about 50 feet above the toe slope of Thistle Creek boat ramp
Henry Hagg Lake: This is the time of year when everything in your tacklebox can work
Alsea River: The Alsea river has been fair the past few weeks
Kilchis River: The Kilchis is a little on the low side right now, but that won't last long
Miami River: Fishing conditions are low and clear at this time, but the Miami will go up later this week
Necanicum River: The Necanicum is low and clear today but will start going up Friday
Nehalem River: The Nehalem is just coming back into decent shape but won't stay there for long
Nehalem River- North Fork: Once it drops back into shape there are still fish trickling in to be caught
Nestucca River: The Nestucca has been running high all week, although it does have good color
Three Rivers: Three Rivers is a little low right now but will rise on Friday night
Trask River: The Trask River is in prime condition
Wilson River: The Wilson is a little on the low side today but still fishing
Agate Lake: Agate Reservoir continues to rise and is now 95 percent full
Applegate River: The release from the dam is 250 cfs
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is at 44 percent full and filling very slowly
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 60 percent full and reportedly there is open water for bank fishing
Garrison Lake: Stocking was delayed this month due to high water
Illinois River: Bank fishing near the dam was productive recently
Rogue River- Lower: Slow for steelhead
Rogue River - Middle: The middle Rogue is currently blown out

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