Klamath River Fishing Report

The Klamath is running at 2,680 CFS with clear water and 57.2°F — slightly elevated but fishable for swung flies and nymphs. Rain is incoming and expected to raise and color flows, so fishing hard early is advised.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis), Midge, Caddis, October Caddis, Salmon/Steelhead Egg Patterns.

Flows have dropped from 3,310 CFS to 2,570 CFS, pushing fish into classic holding lies such as soft inside seams, deep slots behind boulders, and slow tailouts. Clear water at 66°F has fish active but leader-shy, requiring precise presentations on 5X fluorocarbon.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Midge, BWO, Caddis, October Stone.

Fishing for Redband-Rainbow Trout in the Klamath River is good for fly and lure fishermen. This is the last chance before October 31 closures to catch and release large Redband Trout moving in from Upper Klamath Lake.

Reported location: below Keno Dam

Fishing for Redband-Rainbow Trout in the Klamath River is good for fly and lure anglers. Monster Redband Trout have been coming in from Upper Klamath Lake, but many waterbodies close after October 31 to protect spawning fish.

Reported location: below Keno Dam

The Klamath River below Keno Dam section opened October 1 and fishing is good for 14-16 inch redband-rainbow trout. Catch-and-release only with no bait through October 31.

Reported location: Below Keno Dam

The Klamath is running at 2,520 CFS with clear water and a temperature of 58.3°F, prompting active steelhead movement through the lower and middle canyon. Swinging and nymphing are both productive, with a morning low-light swing session and a midday dry/nymph window for BWO risers.

Reported location: lower and middle canyon

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis), Caddis, Midge, Stonefly (October Caddis / Giant Orange).

The Klamath is running clear at 2,450 CFS and 64.2°F, placing it squarely in the sweet spot for active fall steelhead and salmon. Excellent sight-fishing opportunities exist in the lower and middle sections, with fish most aggressive in the first two hours of light.

Reported location: lower and middle sections; deep runs, tailouts, boulder gardens, flats, and riffle-to-pool transitions

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis), Caddis, Midge, October Caddis.

The Klamath is flowing at 2,500 CFS with clear water and a comfortable 65.7°F — ideal for active fish in the lower and middle canyon. Slightly lower, clearer flows reward stealthy approaches and precise presentations.

Reported location: lower and middle canyon pools, tailouts and gravel runs below salmon redds

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Caddis, Blue-Winged Olive, Midge.

Flows are elevated at 3,310 CFS and moving fresh steelhead upriver through the lower canyon. Conditions are fishable with clear water, patchy morning fog lifting by mid-morning, and mild temperatures.

Reported location: Lower canyon; Blue Creek confluence highlighted as prime holding water

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: Midge, BWO, Caddis, Stonefly.