2026-03-27 — Rogue River (Shady Cove → Dodge Bridge)
Conditions: Very Clear, 74, Clear. Gauge: 14339000.
Trip Details
- Species: Trout
- Technique: Fly
- Flies: Cotton Candy
Notes
Conditions were excellent on the surface, with clear skies and temperatures around 74°F. Water clarity was as clear as it gets, but river levels are already running low for this time of year.
Fishing was productive, with two fish landed. Both came on the dropper fly—a Cotton Candy egg pattern—suggesting fish are keying in on subtle, natural presentations in these clear conditions.
Very little snowpack was visible in the mountains, which raises concerns about water levels and temperatures heading into the summer months.
Takeaway: Clear water and low flows are already shaping fish behavior. Dropper setups with proven egg patterns are producing, but long-term conditions may become challenging.
Fly That Produced
This trip confirmed it — fish consistently chose the Cotton Candy egg pattern.
