Idaho Fish Report

The Applegate River is open for hatchery trout fishing. This is mainly a catch and release fishery for cutthroat. Cutthroat trout can be found hanging out in the deep pools spread throughout the river. As rain and cooler weather settle in for the winter, trout should be more evenly distributed throughout the river. Only adipose fin clipped rainbow trout may be retained. All wild rainbow and cutthroat trout must be released unharmed. Consult the fishing regulations for more information. Anglers are encouraged to harvest any pikeminnow caught in the Applegate, while releasing native suckers unharmed.

Please be careful not to step on nests/redds as fall Chinook and coho are spawning.