Curry County, OR · Inland River
Rogue River (Agness)
A Wild and Scenic icon of southern Oregon, running from the Cascades to the Pacific at Gold Beach — strong runs of spring and fall chinook, coho, and summer/winter steelhead through a roadless canyon. Jet-boated, drifted, and waded. Live USGS flow and temperature near Agness.
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Top picks today
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon & Steelhead — tied at the top (56/100)
3 species tied for best of 3 tracked at Rogue River (Agness).
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Species at Rogue River (Agness)
3 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 3 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Chinook Salmon Workable day for Chinook Salmon. In season 56/100
What's helping
- In the current report — chinook salmon is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area
- 9 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
- Stable flow — settled river level — clearer water, easier wading
What's hurting
- 68°F water — above chinook salmon's active range (42–58°f) — fish move deep
About. Oncorhynchus tshawytscha — The “king” — the largest Pacific salmon and the marquee stocked predator of the Great Lakes. Trolled over open water through summer, then staged off river mouths and run up tributaries on the fall spawning push. Flow and water temperature drive the river bite.
Prefers. Water 42–58°F (ideal 50°F) · either tide · depth 15–150 ft.
- Min size
- 24"
- Daily creel
- 2
Oregon: salmon seasons are set by zone and run, with frequent in-season changes — commonly 1–2 adipose-clipped chinook/day where open. Confirm the current zone rule.
Source: Oregon regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Coho Salmon Workable day for Coho Salmon. In season 56/100
What's helping
- In the current report — coho salmon is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area
- 9 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
- Stable flow — settled river level — clearer water, easier wading
What's hurting
- 68°F water — above coho salmon's active range (44–58°f) — fish move deep
About. Oncorhynchus kisutch — “Silvers” — acrobatic, aggressive salmon that school near the surface and along piers in summer before their fall tributary run. A staple of the Great Lakes stocking program and the Pacific coast alike.
Prefers. Water 44–58°F (ideal 53°F) · either tide · depth 10–120 ft.
- Daily creel
- no limit
Oregon: coho are open only in designated waters/seasons, hatchery fish only — confirm the zone.
Source: Oregon regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Steelhead Workable day for Steelhead. In season 56/100
What's helping
- In the current report — steelhead is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area
- 9 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
- Stable flow — settled river level — clearer water, easier wading
What's hurting
- 68°F water — above steelhead's active range (40–55°f) — fish move deep
About. Oncorhynchus mykiss — Lake- or sea-run rainbow trout — chrome-bright fighters that ascend tributaries from fall through spring. The Great Lakes tributary steelhead run (Lake Erie’s “steelhead alley,” Lake Ontario, Michigan rivers) is a destination fishery; bite keys on flow and water clarity.
Prefers. Water 40–55°F (ideal 48°F) · either tide · depth 2–60 ft.
- Min size
- 24"
- Daily creel
- 2
Oregon: Hatchery fish only (adipose fin clipped); wild (intact-fin) steelhead must be released. 2 hatchery steelhead/day on most rivers; the Rogue allows limited wild harvest in some reaches. Combined salmon/steelhead annual tag required.
Source: Oregon regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
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Oregon: salmon/steelhead seasons are set by run and reach with frequent in-season changes; some Rogue sections allow limited wild-steelhead harvest. Confirm before you go.
Local reports & rules for Rogue River (Agness): Oregon ODFW fishing report → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Rogue River (Agness)?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Rogue River (Agness) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Rogue River (Agness)?
Rogue River (Agness) is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Rogue River (Agness)?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Rogue River (Agness) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Rogue River (Agness) have?
Rogue River (Agness) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Oregon: salmon/steelhead seasons are set by run and reach with frequent in-season changes; some Rogue sections allow limited wild-steelhead harvest. Confirm before you go.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Rogue River (Agness)?
state agency regulations apply at Rogue River (Agness). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Rogue River (Agness) tidal water?
No. Rogue River (Agness) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.