Idaho Fish Report

Lots of winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-24-2024
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Lots of winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue and there is a good mix of hatchery and wild fish present. Recent, higher flows have fish spread out, occupying all types of holding water. Mainstem spawning activity has picked up so try to avoid redds and actively spawning fish. Expect more fish to arrive through May. ‌

A good early season total of 91 hatchery spring Chinook have made it into the hatchery as of last week, so a good time to try for a bright, early spring Chinook. Just over 600 winter steelhead have arrived at the hatchery so far this season. ‌

The release from Lost Creek is 1,800 CFS (slightly increasing late this week) and the river temperature is 49F .‌

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. Anglers are reminded that trout fishing closes on April 1 to protect smolts migrating to sea.‌

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





More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, April 24th
Devils Lake: ODFW to host family fishing event at Devils Lake April 27
Applegate Reservoir: Applegate was stocked recently
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 69 percent full and continues to fill
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 62 percent full
Galesville Reservoir: Stories that some of the trophy trout have been being caught
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is 50 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is currently 59 percent full
Rogue River - Middle: Winter steelhead are spread throughout the middle Rogue


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