River flows are finally rising. While the release from Lost Creek is 1150 cfs, the flow at Gold Ray was 2,800 cfs and still climbing on Wednesday evening, with a river temperature of 44-45F.

Coho salmon are present in good numbers. The return of hatchery coho to Cole Rivers had reached 828 fish last week with 366 new arrivals. When much of the upper Rogue is muddy, the reach upstream of Big Butte often remains clear during storms. Anglers can call the Army Corps of Engineers at 800-472-2434 for an update on hatchery counts as well as flow and temperature information.

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