The Rogue has been slow for springers, but plunkers are getting a few fish

Rogue River- Lower - Gold Beach, OR

by Kenny Priest
4-17-2026
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“The Rogue has been slow for springers, but plunkers are getting a few fish, and boaters anchoring and running anchovies are catching a few fish at first light,” said Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “This week’s rain may improve catch rates.”

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