Summer steelhead are still moving into the upper river
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-12-2023
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The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,775 cfs and 53F. Dodge Bridge is around 1,900 cfs and mid-60s F.
Summer steelhead are still moving into the upper river. Last week 187 swim-ins at the hatchery brings the season total to 423. Several anglers have caught early summer steelhead on swung dry flies and small lures.
Spring Chinook continue to show up at the hatchery. Last week 1,834 new Chinook entered the trap, bringing the season total to 7,969.
No wild spring Chinook harvest is allowed upstream of Dodge Bridge and the “hatchery hole” is closed to Chinook fishing. Make sure to check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for each section of river before you head out.
Trout fishing has been pretty good. Small lures and flies work well.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
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for Wednesday, July 12th, 2023Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant is 57 percent full
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Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is at 47 percent full and on the drop
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 53 percent full and dropping
Plat I Reservoir: Bass fishing in mid-morning may land some good fish
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