Applegate question

[avidangler]

What's river levels should I look for for bank fishing? Thanks .

[Larry S]

You might call the Rogue Outdoor Store in Gold Beach.
(541) 247 - 7142
Best,
Larry S
Sun Diego

[Bob Smith]

Gold Beach is pretty far away so I'm guessing the Rogue Outdoor Store guys won't be much help. Try Rogue Fly Shop in Grants Pass which is near where the Applegate flows: (541) 476-0552

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I just called Al Perryman up in the Gold Hill / middle Rogue River area who has fished the Applegate for many years.

He said the window / timing for the Applegate River for Steelhead is mid-Feb right through the end of March when it closes, weather /

rain dependent.

[avidangler]

I just called Al Perryman up in the Gold Hill / middle Rogue River area who has fished the Applegate for many years.

He said the window / timing for the Applegate River for Steelhead is mid-Feb right through the end of March when it closes, weather /

rain dependent.

Thank you Bill yeah I know the time frame I just need to be able to know what to look for on the guage.

[Larry S]

avid,
Found this on "statesmanjournal site" ======
FLY-FISHING THE APPLEGATE RIVER

What: Fishing for winter steelhead on the Applegate River.
Where: Southwest Oregon near Grants Pass and Jacksonville
When: Winter steelhead fishing is open Jan. 1 to March 31, with the best fishing normally coming in late February and March.
Important: You are not allowed to fish from a boat on the Applegate River.
Water level: Target flows between 600 to 900 cfs on the Wilderville gauge

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Good info Larry.......thanks.

"Water level: Target flows between 600 to 900 cfs on the Wilderville gauge."

"Best fishing normally coming in late February and March."

[Larry S]

Bill,
Drove by the Applegate once. Never fished it!
Also was curious about the Illinois, which flows into
the Rogue just below Agnes. Wish I was fishing these
streams in the '50's.
Best to you and your kin.
Larry S
Sun Diego

[hwchubb]

Those numbers look about right on the Gate, it gets pretty dicey above 1000 and I like it better below 750. It has limited access, I've mostly fished it below the Redwood Hwy bridge. March seems to fish best, and you will either find nothing or an epic day, rarely is it just a one fish type day. If you find one, you'll find a bunch, and most will be near or over 10#. Wonderful river.

I never made it over to the Illinois. I'm told it requires high clearance 4WD, but is pretty lightly pressured and can also fish really well. Have fun!

[avidangler]

I went to the Illinois in summer, it's a rough road in summer! Definitely wild down there. Gorgeous country. Most of what I've read states if you want to live, don't take a boat down.