Lost Creek Reservoir: rainbow trout, landlocked spring chinook, bass
The lake level is 1,844ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 56F. In addition to trolling, Lost Creek also offers good bank fishing access, and fishing on both sides of the lake near the dam can be very effective using PowerBait.
Anglers can click here to get the latest reservoir details or by calling the US Army Corps Lost Creek Lake and Applegate Reservoir projects information line at (800) 472-2434. Last updated 4/1/26
Rogue River, upper: steelhead, trout
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,099cfs and 45F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 3/17/26: New winter steelhead 176, season total 270. Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing them quickly.
Catch rates have been fairly good upstream of Dodge Bridge. Changing tackle types and re-fish a run if one presentation isn’t working.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
Last updated 4/1/26
Rogue River, above Lost Creek Reservoir: trout
Fishing is available all year above Lost Creek Lake. Take a look at ODOT TripCheck before heading up as there may be some snow this weekend. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout regardless of size. Last updated 4/1/26
