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Lost Creek Lake on the upper Rogue holds rainbows and smallmouth above the Rogue's Holy Water.
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Wind forecast
Lost Creek Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall trout are cruising near the inlet.
Streamers and leeches near the river arms.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Lost Creek Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lost Creek Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Clouser Minnow #2-4, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lost Creek Lake lake details
| Access | Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area off State Route 62. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,870 ft |
| Nearest town | Shady Cove, Oregon |
| Best season | Spring through fall |
| Fish | Rainbows and smallmouth |
| Regulations | Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Drawdowns in fall. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Spring.
Summer
Bass.
Fall
Fall trout.
How to get there
From Medford, take State Route 62 north to Lost Creek Lake.