Applegate's reservoir level is currently at 1903 feet or 20 percent full. Check up-to-date reservoir levels here, or call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for flow and temperature information. The Copper boat ramp is no longer usable, and Hart-tish campground/boat ramp is now closed. That leaves the low water boat ramp at French Gulch the only place to launch a boat.

Fishing should be good for bass and panfish and decent for trout. Trout anglers may want to try trolling at deeper levels with lures or bait fished behind dodgers/flashers and weights. Plunking with PowerBait or worms should also be effective. As the reservoir lowers bank anglers will be able to access fish more easily and spinners or bait should be effective.

There is a longstanding health advisory for consumption of resident species due to elevated levels of mercury. See Oregon Health Authority consumption guidelines or the 2022 sportfishing regulations for more information.