The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,150cfs. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage. A few summer steelhead continue to migrate into the upper Rogue. Fishing for Chinook is now closed but Coho are moving through in good numbers. Hatchery (adipose clipped) Coho may be harvested, but wild Coho must be released. Twitching jigs can be very effective for Coho.

Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 12/9/25

Species / Run              New swim-ins                    Season Total

Coho                                 216                                       2,706                                        Summer Steelhead            58                                        1,524

Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly. Spring Chinook have started spawning, so please be careful not to step on reds/nests if wading. Remember that smaller rainbow are usually the steelhead that will return in future years.

For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.