Rogue river
Originating in the Cascades near Crater Lake, the Rogue flows over 200 miles through Southwestern Oregon to the Pacific. The majority of the river is controlled by a bottom-release dam, keeping the water cool and fishing consistent throughout the summer despite high ambient temperatures. Fishing is done out of drift boats below the dam in the area near Shady Cove. Float one of Oregon’s most famous coastal rivers and experience the surrounding beauty of the steep mountains and deciduous forests. Half and full day trips are available.
From the opening day of trout season on May 22nd through the first few weeks of June, fishing can be excellent for trout during the salmonfly hatch. Steelhead begin their journey up the river in the summer months. Fishing is great during the late summer and fall as nymphing for steelhead will also produce a variety of other species along the way, including sea-run cutthroat, rainbow trout, and the occasional chinook or coho. For those who like to swing flies, the river provides plenty of beautiful long, bouldery runs. Many of the Rogue’s summer steelhead are in the 3-6 pound range and come in good numbers.
This trip is a great opportunity for beginner and intermediate anglers to get some action on a fly rod and hone their skills. It is also an opportunity to learn spey fishing and have a chance at hooking a steelhead on the swing. The numbers of steelhead in the Rogue’s summer run provide a better chance at catching a steelhead than many other coastal rivers.