We invite you to fish all Southern Oregon Rivers for Steelhead with Rogue Coast Sport Fishing! Summer Steelhead are in the Rogue River. These great fish we like to call “half pounders” were named by Zane Gray back in the 1930’s and are hard fighting fish. These Summer Steelhead range from 2 to 5 pounds and take a fly very aggressively. We also use light conventional tackle. Normally you will have lots of action fishing for these sea run rainbows this time of year. Coupled with the great fall weather, you have the makings for a very enjoyable outdoor adventure! Summer Steelhead are aggressive biters making them fun for all experience levels. They enter the river in mid to late July and can be fished with fly or spinning tackle.
Winter Steelhead season runs December through March. Joe’s permit allows you to access the beautiful roadless section of the Rogue and, when combined with holdover Summer Stealhead, they make a dream experience for the flyfisher on the Rogue. Coastal rivers will be fished with a drift boat for Steelhead.
Rogue River Winter Steelhead fishing is done in powerboats. Winter Steelhead here are numerous and aggressive. With our decades of Rogue River Steelhead fishing experience, your day with us will be comfortable and productive.
Winter Steelhead fishing on the smaller coastal rivers in Southern Oregon is done in a 17′ Willie drift boat (no motor). You will experience peaceful and beautiful days fishing for Winter Steelhead on wonderful small rivers – done the historic way..!
Your Rogue River Fishing Guide Joe Martin is a steelhead “junkie/enthusiast” and takes guests to the Steelhead havens of the Elk River, Sixes River, and Chetco River.