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

The current release from Lost Creek Reservoir is 1,250 cfs

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

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
3-20-2024
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The current release from Lost Creek Reservoir is 1,250 cfs and the temperature at release is 44F. Expect releases from the dam to increase by this weekend. ‌

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. Lures, bait, plugs or flies are a good choice with the clear water conditions. 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

More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Wednesday, March 20th

: Novel parasite detected in trout at three Oregon fish hatcheries
: ODFW steelhead satellite tagging project is a first for Oregon
Applegate River: The release from the dam is 450 cfs
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is at 46 percent full and filling very slowly
Illinois River: Recent reports indicate winter steelhead have been caught throughout the open sections
Rogue River - Middle: The current flow is a perfect 4,240 cfs

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Monday, March 18th

Dexter Reservoir: Will be stocked the week of March 25th
Foster Reservoir: The first spring stocking will be in a couple of weeks
Kilchis River: The Kilchis is getting a little on the low and clear side
Necanicum River: The Necanicum will be getting a little on the low and clear side this week
Nehalem River: Good catch-and-release opportunities for wild steelhead throughout the basin
Nehalem River- North Fork: The North Fork is getting low and clear
Nestucca River: The Nestucca didn't drop as quickly as expected last week
Trask River: The Trask River is in prime condition for steelhead fishing
Wilson River: The Wilson is a little on the low and clear side, but should be fishable all week
Alsea River: Alsea hatchery steelhead