Oregon ·
Rogue River Fly Fishing Report - September 6, 2026
ROGUE RIVER
ReportSEP 6 — 13, 2026
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Flow
1420CFS
ROGUE RIVER AT GRANTS PASS, OR
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Water Temp
61°F
Updated 2026-09-05
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Weather
49–78°F
Chance Light Rain
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Flow is running 1,420 cfs at Grants Pass with a gauge height of 1.44 ft — down from last week's 1,620 cfs and crystal clear, demanding precise presentations and light tippet. Water temperature is a comfortable 61°F, keeping both trout and early-run salmon active throughout the day.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Bionic Hopper - Tan #12
#12
Bionic Hopper - Purple #12
#12
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
#16
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Brown #12
#12
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20
Egan's Frenchie #12
#12
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6
Egan's Poacher - Olive #12
#12
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Terrestrials (Ants & Hoppers) | 10-16 | Heavy | 11 AM - 4 PM |
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | 18-22 | Moderate | 10 AM - 1 PM |
| Caddis | 16-20 | Moderate | 6 PM - Dusk |
| Midge | 20-24 | Light | 7 AM - 10 AM |
| PMD (Pale Morning Dun) | 16-20 | Light | 9 AM - 12 PM |
Best Time Window
- 7 AM - 10 AM: Low-light morning window for nymphing deep runs and swinging streamers for early Chinook before boat traffic builds.
- 11 AM - 4 PM: Prime terrestrial window — hoppers and ants along shaded banks with overcast breaks from possible afternoon showers.
- 6 PM - Dusk: Evening caddis activity picks up in the riffles; switch to CDC caddis patterns and work the tailouts with a dead-drift and subtle skitter.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith flows down to 1,420 cfs and gin-clear water, stealth is everything today — stay low, approach from downstream, and keep your shadow off the water. Terrestrial fishing will be the highlight: focus your hopper and ant presentations within 18 inches of the bank, targeting the shaded side of the river from 11 AM through mid-afternoon. If the morning showers materialize as forecast, switch immediately to a small BWO dry or Juju Baetis nymph just sub-surface — overcast skies will pull fish up and the hatch can be surprisingly strong. For salmon, hit the deeper tailout pools on the swing with the Sparkle Minnow during the low-light morning window before terrestrial activity kicks in.
Main Species
Steelhead
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
