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Steelhead fishing pressure is starting to pick up on the Applegate River. Outflow from the dam is around 1,400 cfs and 42 F. River levels are on the high side but color has been pretty good. Side drifting with a worm has been productive.
Hatchery steelhead may be retained between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2025. All wild steelhead must be released. Bait is allowed. No fishing from a floating device.
The Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation is required for all winter steelhead anglers fishing in the Rogue Basin or on the south coast from Dec. 1 to April 30.
Only adipose fin clipped rainbow trout may be retained. All wild rainbow and cutthroat trout must be released unharmed. Consult the fishing regulations for more information.