Klamath River Fishing
The Klamath River is renowned for its historic steelhead runs. It also receives runs of what are known as “half-pounders” — juvenile steelhead that spend only a year in the ocean before returning to their birthplace in large numbers, typically measuring 14-18 inches. In addition to the abundant half-pounder population, the Klamath hosts strong annual runs of adult steelhead, ranging from 4 to 8 pounds.
This river has undergone significant restorative changes, including the removal of dams in the upper river, which has helped restore the epic migratory steelhead runs that were once nearly wiped out.
Target Species
The Klamath is primarily a steelhead river, offering excellent dry fly opportunities during the salmon fly hatch from late May to early July. The fish on the Klamath River tend to be acrobatic & very grabby. We typically target them during their migration from September to March. For steelhead, we mostly fly fish with 6-7 weight rods, using egg patterns, nymphs, or flashy streamers. We also offer spey trips and can accommodate any preferences, whether you’d like to cast lures on conventional gear or swing spey rods.
Where We Fish
We’ll float 5-6 miles of the river in a day, hooking several energetic, trout-sized half-pounders, along with a few adult steelhead. This river is perfect for introducing newcomers to steelhead fly fishing, providing a great opportunity to hook some fish—and, more often than not, to land a good number of steelhead throughout the day.
What's Included
These full-day trips include lunch, snacks, all necessary gear for a day of fishing, and drinks. Feel free to bring any additional food or gear you’d like to use!
What To Bring
Be sure to bring the appropriate licenses for the day of fishing, including a steelhead report card, as well as clothing suited to the weather. Mountain weather can be unpredictable, so it’s important to dress accordingly.
- Fishing licenses (with steelhead punch card)
- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Your own gear if you would like to use it
- Any specific food or drinks you’d like to have
- No studded boots in the wade boats
Klamath River Fishing FAQs
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$650
Trip Rate
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