The lake level is 1,885 ft and the surface temperature at Applegate is 51F. Check up-to-date reservoir levels here, or call the Army Corps of Engineers at (800) 472-2434 for lake level and temperature information.

Trout fishing should be good throughout the reservoir. Trolling flies or lures like a flatfish or panther martin on light line is worth a try, or fishing with heavier gear like dodgers and flashers ahead of a wedding ring spiked with a nightcrawler, Gulp worm or corn. Powerbait is the bait of choice for bank anglers.

Bass fishing should be decent, but you might need to slow down presentations. The low-water ramp at French Gulch is the only available ramp at these levels.

There is a longstanding health advisory for consumption of resident species due to elevated levels of mercury. See Oregon Health Authority consumption guidelines or the sportfishing regulations for more information.