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Medford Oregon Fishing
Medford and the surrounding area hold abundant and incredible
wild sites for fishing all species of fish. In the Rogue Valley
of southern Oregon, most fishing areas within the national forests
allow you to keep your catch. The only river that seems to be
the exception is the Illinois River. Fishing regulations on
this river require catch and release. . If you choose to stay
on the river during your fishing trip, there are many campgrounds
available. Illahe Campground has 14 sites, Lobster Creek offers
7 sites. Agnes is about thirty minutes above Lobster Creek Campground.
Quosantana Creek has 43 sites available.
Before you go fishing in any river or lake, reservoir or
any other waterway it is always a good idea to check out local
and federal laws regulating the sport. The Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife regulates all fishing activities on public
land. The information is available at their website as named
above. The phone number is 1(503)872-5268.
River fishing in the Rogue Valley of southern Oregon is
diverse and offers every opportunity to the fishing enthusiast.
The Rogue River is a large river that originates around the
Crater Lake area, flows down across Oregon and spills into
the Pacific Ocean around Gold Hill, Oregon. The scenery on
either side of the river is beautiful with deep groves of
trees, old growth forest, rocky cliffs and 12 miles of designated
wild section within the Wild Rogue Wilderness. This section
of the river requires a permit to ‘float from May 15th to
November 15th. Otherwise, the boats accepted are 2x4 drift
and powerboats. The angling season lasts all year on the Rogue
River. The river is home to cutthroat trout, rainbow trout,
Coho salmon, steelhead and Chinook salmon. You can fly fish,
use spinners or bait. There are private boat launches near
Agnes, Oregon. This small town is on the north part of the
river.
The Illinois River gained federal status as a wild and scenic
river in 1977. Boat size is 2x4. You can fish for steelhead,
rainbow trout, Coho salmon, and Chinook salmon. Fishing is
allowed anywhere along the river. Fishing is with fly, spinner
or bait. Note that on the Illinois River you must --- catch
and release ---rules covering this restriction are available
at any Oregon fish and wildlife ranger station or call 503-872-5268.Fishing
is allowed all year.
The Upper Rogue River is forty-five minutes northeast of
Medford is worth the short drive for the fly fishing. Spinners
and bait are also used. You can catch cutthroat trout, rainbow
trout and the very delicious brown trout. The river has deep
pools and fast running water and incredible scenery. Boats
accepted on this beautiful river are 2x4. The fishing season
is from spring through summer. Call the Oregon Department
of Fish and Wildlife at the number above for exact dates.
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