Southern Oregon's Lower Rogue River
Agness to Gold Beach Oregon
The Rogue comes out of the National Wild and Scenic Canyon section at about 37
miles upstream from the Pacific Ocean arriving at the mountain river town of Agness,
Or. Nestled in the Siskyou National Forest 30 miles upstream from Gold Beach, near the confluence of the Rogue
and its largest tributary the Wild and Scenic Illinois.National Wild and
Scenic Rivers
 "It is here by
declared to be the policy of the United Sates that certain selected rivers of
the nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstanding
remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural
or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that
they and their immediate environments shall be protected for benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations."
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
October 2, 1968
Jerry's Jetboat Rides
/ Rogue River Mailboat Rides
A Siskiyou National Forest road following the Lower Rogue River canyon serves Agness as well as
Tour Boat Rides bringing passengers upriver from the from Gold Beach.
Several lodges provide food, drink and lodging to river travelers as has been
done here for most of a hundred years. The towns of Gold Beach and Agness are very dependent on the
Rogue for recreation and lively hood. The friendly people here seem displaced when not near the
water for the river surely runs in their veins.
Here at Agness the Rogue joins its largest tributary the Illinois, named one of the Nation's first
Wild and Scenic Rivers in 1968 by U.S. Congress. Only
the most hardy and experienced whitewater enthusiasts will tackle the Illinois with its 47 miles of wilderness whitewater
known for outstanding whitewater rafting vacations.
Spring Chinook,
Fall Chinook,
Summer Steelhead and
Winter
Steelhead with Silver Salmon runs keep anglers busy non-stop 365 days a year here on
one of the nations best kept vacation secrets.
The stream between Gold Beach and Agness is a Mecca for fishermen with a history of
angling dating to the early 1870's.
Summer Steelhead Fly Fishing Vacations here on the Lower Rogue River still draw both experienced and novice fly-fishermen from around the world.
The area is still beautiful, the fish are still abundant and the pace of life is still as it should be and
vacation visitors are welcomed.
 Here
you will find a Fly Fishing destination very rich in Summer
Steelhead Flyfishing history and opportunities. Home to more
Summer Steelhead fly fishing opportunities than anywhere else on earth.
Other famous Summer Steelhead Flyfishing Rivers located here in our area are the North
Umpqua east of Roseburg, Or., the Rogue from Gold Beach to above Shady
Cove, Or., has 160 miles of top Summer Steelhead Flyfishing waters, the
Klamath in Northern California has 150 miles of historic Steelhead
Flyfishing from Klamath, California to Iron Gate Reservoir near Hornbrook,
California. This adds up to nearly 350 miles of top Summer Steelhead Flyfishing
river to Fly fish in this area.
The Lower Rogue has a number of secluded lodges and Resorts. Accommodations are
set back from the river’s edge with decks that over look the beautiful waters as
it makes its way to the sea. Otters and osprey search the pools and riffles for
dinner, deer and the occasional black bear are seen at rivers edge. Salmon and
steelhead break the water's surface to throw sprays of water skyward. A cold
drink, a soft chair and dinner being prepared for your evening meal a thousand
miles away from life’s bustle. If this sounds good to you check out our
Lodge and Resort members to
reserve a few days on the deck.
E-mail: Contact Rogue River Country
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