As of July 27, 2026, the Klamath River is fishing Fair (7.8/10): flows are 659 cfs, Caddis activity, reported by 2 shops.
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Reports indicate fair conditions. flow at 654 cfs.
High-desert tailwater below Keno Dam with excellent redband trout fishing.
Current Flow
659cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Caddis | adult | evening |
| PMD | dun | morning |
| Midge | adult | morning |
| Golden Stonefly | adult | morning |
| Terrestrials | adult | midday |
| BWO | dun | — |
| Gray Drake | dun | evening |
| Terrestrials (Ants) | adult | midday |
| Caddisfly | adult | evening |
| Blue-Winged Olive | dun | morning |
| Stonefly | adult | morning |
| Black Drake Mayfly | adult | — |
Odfw Southeast Zone
Catch-and-release only for redband rainbow trout with no bait is now required through October 31 on Upper Klamath Lake and associated tributaries. Redband trout numbers are down due to record-setting drought in 2020-2022.
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Water temps are at a critical 72.7°F, right at the upper stress threshold for trout, making early-morning and late-evening windows essential. Fish are heat-stressed and lethargic midday; precision presentation in shaded runs, undercut banks, and deep pools is key.
Odfw Southeast Zone
Catch-and-release only for native redband trout is in effect through October 31 in the Klamath Basin. Regulations require no bait, artificial flies and lures only.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
The Klamath is flowing at 2,870 CFS with water temps at 72.5°F, warm enough to stress trout midday. Fishing is best confined to early morning and evening windows; shaded seams and deeper oxygenated runs are the key focus areas.
Odfw Southeast Zone
Catch-and-release only for native redband trout in Upper Klamath Lake and associated spring-fed tributaries through October 31, with flies and artificial lures only. Record-low spawning counts were observed during the 2025-2026 winter season due to drought and poor lake conditions.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
The Klamath is running at 3,250 CFS with water temps at 72.1°F — warm for trout but active for Chinook salmon. The upper Irongate section is fishing best, with cooler tributary inputs and deeper pools offering thermal refuge for trout.
Odfw Southeast Zone
Catch-and-release only for native redband trout is now required through October 31 on Upper Klamath Lake and its spring-fed tributaries due to record-low spawning counts. Yellow perch and brook trout remain open for unlimited harvest.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
Water temperatures at 70.5°F are pushing trout to shaded banks, softer seams, and deep oxygenated slots, making early morning and evening the only reliable windows. Flows at 3,760 cfs are keeping fish tight to structure, with midday conditions stressful for trout.
Odfw Southeast Zone
Catch-and-release only for native redband trout in the Klamath Basin from June 15 through October 31, with flies and artificial lures only. Record-low spawning counts have prompted protective regulations to help fish survive through summer.
View original report ↗Fly Fish Food
The Klamath is running at 4,250 cfs with clear water and comfortable water temps of 69.8°F — prime summer conditions with good hatch activity. Fish deep seams for nymphing and target shaded banks during the afternoon terrestrial window.
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