Middle Rogue
As of July 28, 2026, the Rogue River is fishing Great (8.2/10): flows are 1,420 cfs, Caddis activity, reported by 2 shops.
Last updated
Reports indicate good conditions. flow at 1420 cfs.
Dam-controlled tailwater below Lost Creek Dam. Fly-only Holy Water section with large trout and excellent hatches.
Current Flow
1,420cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Caddis | adult | evening |
| PMD | dun | morning |
| BWO | dun | midday |
| Terrestrials | adult | midday |
| Midge | adult | morning |
| Golden Stonefly | — | midday |
| Salmonfly | — | midday |
Odfw Southwest Zone
Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue with a few anglers reporting success. Early morning or evening when sunlight is not directly on the water is the best time to intercept migrating springers.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
Low, clear summer flows at 1,200 cfs demand precise presentations and fine tippet. Water temps at 67.8°F are approaching the upper comfort zone for trout, making early-morning and evening windows critical.
Odfw Southwest Zone
Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue with a few anglers reporting success. Best interception is early morning or evening when sunlight is not directly on the water.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
Flow is a fishable 1,240 cfs at Grants Pass with excellent summer shape and good visibility. Water temperature is at the upper edge of comfortable trout range at 67.6°F, making early morning and evening sessions critical as midday heat becomes challenging.
Odfw Southwest Zone
Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue with a few anglers reporting success. Plugs or plunking along current seams on inside bends is recommended, with early morning or evening being the best time.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
Water temps are a warm 68.2°F at Grants Pass with flows at 1,400 cfs, pushing fish into shaded, oxygenated seams and deeper slots during midday heat. Best action is early morning and evening, with strong caddis and terrestrial activity bookending the day.
Odfw Southwest Zone
Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue with a few anglers reporting success. Best interception is along current seams on inside bends using plugs or plunking.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
Flows around 2,060 cfs with water temps at 62°F — prime summer steelhead territory in the upper river. Clear water and comfortable temperatures make for excellent sight-fishing conditions.
Fly Fish Food
Flow is 2,060 cfs at Grants Pass with water temps at 62.2°F — ideal holding conditions for summer steelhead and moving Chinook. Fish are pushing into shaded, deeper slots and feeding during low-light windows as afternoon highs climb toward 90°F.
Odfw Southwest Zone
Spring Chinook are moving through the Middle Rogue with a few anglers reporting success. Best interception is along current seams on the inside bends of the river.
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