Whether you’re fly fishing, baitcasting or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. Big reservoirs provide fishing for trout and for thriving populations of largemouth bass, catfish, perch and crappie. The marshy shallows at the river mouth provide excellent spawning habitat for northern pike, brown bullhead and black crappie, three of the most commonly caught species in the early season. The fall Chinook can weigh as much as 71.5 lbs. We use our 22 ft. Power Boat for accessing the lower 8 miles of the Rogue River for Spring Chinook salmon fishing trips. Late August through November is the main event for Rogue River fishing. First of all, thank you for asking yourself that question. After re-opening in late May it's a beautiful spot to fish for trout, camp, and explore (Applegate Lake as well). So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Saddle Creek. The mouth of the Rouge River and the surrounding marsh area are popular fishing spots. RESERVE your day for Rogue River fishing Ross Bell Fishing Guide Service Call for more information (541) 247-2149 or (541) 698-8103 Email: rossbell@charter.net Fishing. In the early season, commonly caught species include: Northern Pike; Brown Bullhead ; Black Crappie, which spawn in Rouge Marsh. hey everyone im new to rogue river trout fishing and was curious of what part of the rogue they are at this time of year, im in medford and im hoping there close, old gold ray dam maybe??? Rainbow trout are stocked in the upper Rogue River and in lakes nestled among fir forests and wind-swept dunes. There is year-round salmon, steelhead, trout and smallmouth bass in the Southwest Zone. First things first - The Upper Rogue River Fishing Report:Spring Chinook salmon are here in the Upper Rogue River. Before going out and planning a trip, however, you might be wondering whether the Rogue River is open for fishing. The Applegate River is a nearby tributary of the Rogue, and can be an amazing winter steelhead fishery until closing April 1st. Winter fishing in Oregon, and especially on Southern Oregon’s famed Rogue River, is renowned worldwide for its salmon and steelhead. As the hot days of summer start to cool, the big fall run of Chinook salmon begins to enter the lower Rogue Canyon. Saddle Creek is a stream located just 6.5 miles from Rogue River, in Jackson County, in the state of Oregon, United States, near Wimer, OR. With its famous steelhead and salmon fishing, challenging whitewater, and extraordinary wildlife-viewing opportunities, the Rogue River continues to be one of the world’s most popular recreation destinations. The Rogue River was one of the original eight rivers included in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Primary Fishing Season on the Rogue. Fishing in the park is permitted as long as you have a valid Ontario fishing license. someone please let me know cause i really want to go today, thanks. But in this fishing-happy state in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the fish that boasts the most fishermen trying to catch it is the trout. Concerning yourself with the rules and regulations is the mark of a responsible angler. • The following waterbodies have regulations that are very different from the Zone-wide season and limits and are only referred to in the Waterbody Exceptions: Bayfield River, Big Creek, Credit River, Grand River, Green River, Humber River, Lake Couchiching, Lake (The record salmon was caught by Grant Martinsen of Grants Pass in 2002). The Illinois River offers incredible fishing and scenery for … Recreational Fishing Licence. The mouth of the Rouge River offers good fishing for a variety of warm-water and cold-water fish. The Rogue River Spring Chinook fishery is a great salmon fishery for all skill levels.