Lost Creek Reservoir: rainbow trout, landlocked spring chinook, bass
The lake level is 1,852ft 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. 15,000 legal-size and 800 trophy rainbow trout were released this last, 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 4/22/26
Rogue River, upper: steelhead, trout
The release from Lost Creek Reservoir is around 1,000cfs and 47F. Click here for current flow at the Ray Gold gage.
Cole Rivers Hatchery returns as of 4/14/26: New winter steelhead 128, season total 773. New spring Chinook 127, season total 136. Anglers, please use proper catch-and-release techniques, such as keeping fish in the water as much as possible and releasing wild fish immediately.
Fishing for trout has closed and will reopen on May 22.
For up-to-date river levels, check all the USGS Rogue gauges here.
Last updated 4/15/26
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
