The Applegate River is open for winter steelhead fishing. However, only hatchery steelhead may be retained. See 2018 sport fishing regulations for more information. The Applegate is in perfect shape after the rain last week and the winter steelhead run should be arriving. Fishing should be best from Murphy downstream but there are likely some fish upstream of Murphy. Cleos, pink rubber worms and fly angling all work well on the Applegate.