Rogue River updates

Wild Winter Steelhead Go Catch-and-Release on the Rogue River for the First Time in History

This article is an update to our “Protecting Wild Steelhead in Southern Oregon” campaign, which focuses on improving the monitoring and conservation of wild steelhead returning to southern Oregon’s...

The Future of the Upper Rogue River

Over the past decade, commercial jet boats have been operating on the Upper Rogue River. In December 2022, Oregon State Parks considered approving a ten-year concession permit for the commercial...

Fifth Dam Removal Completed in Three Years in Rogue River’s Applegate Subbasin

Press Release by WaterWatch of Oregon, August 1, 2023Collaborative effort benefits salmon and steelhead, increases resiliency to climate changeWilderville, OR – Last week, work crews finished the...

Home Waters: SxNW

Join Native Fish Society, in partnership with Valley View Winery, Fly Water Travel, and the Ashland Fly Shop, on Thursday, June 8, from 5:30-8:30pm for Home Waters: South by Northwest - a...

Southern Oregon Chapter Gathering

Are you excited to join a community of folks working together to restore wild native fish? Would you like to engage with like-minded people advocating for free flowing rivers?In March, Liz Perkin,...

Rogue South Coast Management Plan: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Over the past two years, Native Fish Society has been neck-deep in the creation of the Rogue South Coast Multi-Species Conservation Management Plan (RSP) advocating for science based fisheries...

Let's stay vigilant for wild fish

On Friday December 17th 2021, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Commission voted 5-2 to continue the harvest of wild Winter Steelhead as part of their adoption of the Rogue South Coast...

Wild Steelhead Release - One Last Dance

This month, the wild fish groundswell showed up in a big way. On October 15th, close to 50 people testified before the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission asking for Catch and Release...

Stand up for Wild Fish in Southern Oregon

What to expect in standing up for Wild Steelhead on October 15th Below is a brief outline of how you can stand up for wild steelhead in southern Oregon. Here’s how you can join the groundswell of...

Voices for Wild Native Fish

Clark Rector, a passionate angler and advocate shared his opinion on the release of wild steelhead in southern Oregon. Although new to the Pacific Northwest, Clark shares his experience on the...

Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act - Thank you Senators Wyden and Merkley

Thank you Senators Wyden and Merkley for reintroducing the Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act, providing a boost in recreation opportunities in Southwestern Oregon and on the Molalla River in...

Wild Steelhead Release

Since 2017, fishing guide Harvey Young, local River Stewards, and other grassroots advocates have advocated for the sustainable management of wild steelhead in Southern Oregon - the only place in...

Oregon's Southern Coast - A Stronghold for Wild Anadromous Fish

In mid august, I visited watersheds located on Oregon’s southern coast to learn more about the communities, fish, and the environment. I had a simple goal - learn what I can do to support these...

Rogue River Discovery

A high desert surrounded by southern Oregon’s most urbanized area, the Rogue Valley presents a diverse landscape with unique challenges in conservation. Last week, I visited the area with Native...

Wild Steelhead Release: Building from Setbacks & Taking Next Steps

Thank you for following this thread on wild steelhead release in southwest Oregon. To everyone who made the drive to Salem to testify in December and January - we all owe you our utmost gratitude....

​Show Up January 17 for Wild Winter Steelhead

We took a big step forward, but we’re not there yet. It’s time to turn out even more support on January 17, 2020 at 11am to ensure wild winter steelhead in southwest Oregon are healthy, not...

Questions from the Community - Can You Propose a 1 Wild Winter Steelhead Annual Bag Limit for Southwest Oregon?

Questions from Our Community Q: Can we propose a regulation change for a bag limit of 1 wild winter steelhead per year? Native Fish Society ensures fisheries contribute to the long term health of...

Comments to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission: Release Wild Steelhead