A lot of snowmelt has the Applegate River up pretty high, running around 1,000 cfs outflow from the dam. For better visibility move upstream towards the dam. The river temp is around 40 degrees. The winter steelhead trap count is still zero.

Hatchery steelhead may be retained between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2025. All wild steelhead must be released. Bait is allowed. No fishing from a floating device.

The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the south coast from Dec. 1 to April 30.

Only adipose fin clipped rainbow trout may be retained. All wild rainbow and cutthroat trout must be released unharmed. Consult the fishing regulations for more information.