Winter steelhead are present in the upper Rogue and there is a good mix of hatchery and wild fish present but this fishery is winding down and the focus is shifting to spring Chinook. 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. ‌

A very strong early season total of just over 1,000 hatchery spring Chinook have made it into the hatchery as of this week, so a good time to try for a bright, early spring Chinook. Just over 1,000 winter steelhead have arrived at the hatchery so far this season. No weekly update from the hatchery was received in time for this report, but spring Chinook fishing has been good for both boat and bank fishing over the last weekend. ‌

The release from Lost Creek is 3,150 CFS and the river temperature is 50F.‌

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 and the retention of wild winter steelhead ended on April 30, 2024.‌

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