Upper Rogue River Report

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

Photo Credit: Courtesy of ODFW

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
6-25-2020
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All public boat ramps and public access points are currently open on the upper Rogue, except the “hatchery hole,” which encompasses the area from Cole Rivers blocker dam to 1,200 feet downstream. 

Very good trout fishing can still be had from Rogue Elk upstream to Cole Rivers Hatchery, but the salmonfly hatch is winding down. Trout anglers are especially encouraged to harvest adipose fin clipped trout in this reach of river.

Anglers targeting spring Chinook should consider going with a local guide. There are fish being caught right now. Only hatchery spring Chinook can be retained from dodge Bridge upstream to Cole Rivers hatchery from now through July 31. 

Beginning July 1 through August 31, wild fish may be retained above fishers ferry to Dodge Bridge. Fishing a sardine wrapped plug, or back-bouncing eggs, tipped with ghost shrimp are good bets right now. The fresher the bait the better. Large wobblers can be fished in deep holes right now by back rowing upstream, starting at the riffle tailout and working upriver. 

For week of 6/24/2020, 39 new summer Steelhead entered the hatchery, bringing the total to 73 fish for the year; it is still early in the run. For spring Chinook salmon, 151 new fish entered the hatchery, bringing the total to 836 fish for the year.

For the most current releases of water out of Lost Creek Reservoir, call 1-800-472-2434. For real time streamflow from USGS gauges on the Rogue click here.




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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Thursday, June 25th, 2020

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Expo Pond: Expo Pond Fishing Report
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