Lost Creek Reservoir: rainbow trout, landlocked spring chinook, bass
The lake level is 1,856ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 58F. 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. 15,000 legal-size and 800 trophy rainbow trout were released a few weeks ago, so fishing should be quite good. Trolling wedding rings with a worm has been a proven method.
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 4/29/26
Rogue River, upper: steelhead, trout
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,200cfs and 49F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage. For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here. Fishing for trout has closed and will reopen on May 22.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 4/28/26: New winter steelhead 49, season total 933. New spring Chinook70, season total 206. Folks are still catching a few hatchery and wild winter steelhead and side-drifting larger beads seems to be the most productive. There are a few spring Chinook being caught, and angling pressure is starting to increase. If you don’t intend to harvest a fish, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing wild fish immediately.
Last updated 4/29/26
Rogue River, above Lost Creek Reservoir: trout
Fishing is available all year above Lost Creek Lake. Brown trout can be caught in and around the North Fork Reservoir in Prospect. Bass crank baits or leech patterns fished near logs or structure can coax them to bite. Rainbow and cutthroat are also available throughout the system, but focusing below Union Creek is your best bet this time of year. Anglers are encouraged to harvest brook trout regardless of size. Last updated 4/22/26
