Rivers We Fish
Rogue River
Known for its salmon runs, whitewater rafting, and rugged scenery, it was one of the original eight rivers named in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. We start fishing for fall chinook in July in the Gold Beach Estuary. August and September are when the fall chinook arrive in the middle Rogue.
Umpqua River
From its source northeast of Roseburg, the Umpqua flows northwest through the Oregon Coast Range and empties into the Pacific at Winchester Bay. The North & South forks of the Umpqua River run through central Oregon. It is renowned for its abundant small-mouth bass populations.
Coquille River
The Coquille River meanders generally west, past Coquille. It enters the Pacific at Bandon, about 20 miles (32 km) north of Cape Blanco. Although the watershed is large, the estuary of the Coquille is one of the smaller in Oregon. The Coquille watershed provides critical habitats for native fish including salmon.
Chetco River
Located on the southern coast of Oregon, steelhead and chinook and coho salmon are the fish that we catch in the Chetco River.
Applegate River
The Applegate River's headwaters are located in the Siskiyou Mountains in California. The river empties into the Rogue River 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Grants Pass, just above the start of the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue.