09-27-2004, 12:25 AM
ROGUE RIVER , LOWER: Fall chinook fishing in the lower Rogue has been good. Anglers have been successful trolling the bay and side drifting or trolling the deep holes up river. Coho have started to move into the lower river. Angling for adult steelhead and half-pounders has been good. Check the 2004 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations.
ROGUE RIVER , MIDDLE: Reports state that the fall chinook are present in good numbers and the angling is good. Lots of salmon and steelhead are being caught. The harvest will increase as more arrive.
ROGUE RIVER, UPPER (Gold Beach): The Upper Rogue River from Gold Ray Dam to Cole Rivers Hatchery is closed to angling for chinook salmon. Anglers are reminded that starting Sept. 1 this section is restricted to angling with artificial flies only. Reports state that steelhead fishing in this area is starting to pick up However, pressure is low. Cooler weather in the last three or four days appears to have improved fishing.
ROGUE RIVER , MIDDLE: Reports state that the fall chinook are present in good numbers and the angling is good. Lots of salmon and steelhead are being caught. The harvest will increase as more arrive.
ROGUE RIVER, UPPER (Gold Beach): The Upper Rogue River from Gold Ray Dam to Cole Rivers Hatchery is closed to angling for chinook salmon. Anglers are reminded that starting Sept. 1 this section is restricted to angling with artificial flies only. Reports state that steelhead fishing in this area is starting to pick up However, pressure is low. Cooler weather in the last three or four days appears to have improved fishing.