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Expect slow fishing and plenty of snow this weekend


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
4-15-2022
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Expect slow fishing and plenty of snow this weekend. The Rogue above lost Creek will receive its first stocking closer to Memorial Day. However, there are still trout available in flavors of brook, brown and rainbow.

The Rogue and tributaries above Lost Creek Reservoir remain open year-round, with a retention limit of 5 trout. Stocked trout in this reach are not fin-clipped. There are also residential cutthroat and brown trout that are periodically hooked by anglers.

Great techniques up here include throwing small Panther Martin spinners or small hooks with a single Pautske fire egg under a bobber. You also can’t go wrong fishing nymphs up here, or nightcrawlers under a bobber. With very cold water, be looking for areas where fish are holding.

You’ll want to check the flows at prospect and above prospect if planning a trip up here.  The USGS gauges can be found here

ODOT trip check maintains a camera at Union Creek (OR62), where you can get an idea of weather and road conditions.

More information on Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest lands can be found on their website or calling the RRSNF office.





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