Rogue River Fishing Lodge

Steelhead and Salmon Fishing Oregon's Rogue River Canyon

FALL FISHING
Fall chinook, silver salmon and summer steelhead enter the Rogue in late August through October to begin their spawning migration. Following them are the famous Rogue River Half-pounders, a jack or immature steelhead, one-half to three pounds which enter the river to feed. Fly-fishing for steelhead is at its finest. Guided three or four day drift boat fishing trips are available on a very limited basis. This is a very busy time of year at Clay Hill Lodge. People come from around the world to experience this fishery and annual trip dates are coveted like gold. Our most popular outfitter has not taken a new guest in 8 years. A new record fall chinook weighing 72 pounds was taken on a fly in the lower Rogue in 2003.

WINTER FISHING
Winter steelhead are virtually untouched in the canyon and half-pounders are abundant. No river permits are required but the winter closure of upstream lodges and unpredictable weather make down river drift fishing difficult. We have personally had phenomenal winter fishing experiences at Clay Hill Lodge. Normally our off season this year we are offering guided and unguided winter fishing from late January through February dependant on bookings.

SPRING FISHING
Spring chinook salmon are running in late April and May and half-pounders are still prevalent. Bank fishing is popular with hikers along the Rogue River Trail

Call 503-859-3772 now for more information and space available
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Clay Hill Lodge
P.O. Box 544
Lyons, Oregon 97358-0544
phone: 503-859-3772