Score.FishDeschutes Angler
2026-10-03GOOD
The Klickitat remains open for steelhead fishing, with boats observed targeting fish near the river mouth on the Columbia.
Reported location: river mouth
View original report ↗Klickitat River Fishing Report
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These observations do not support one combined outlook. Read the station measurements and reports by reach below.
Glacial Columbia Gorge tributary represented by the gauge near Pitt.
steelhead · chinook salmon · coho salmon
Current Klickitat River fishing conditions
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Access, closures & regulations
Recent reports mention river mouth.
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Reference location for this water. Individual reports and gauges may describe other locations; this is not a verified access point.
Klickitat River location
45.7565, -121.2101
Gauge observations
Observations from the last 48 hours. Each measurement and chart describes its named station.
USGS 14113000
10/25/202610/27/2026
596 cfs639 cfs
Recent reports by reach
Locations come from the source report. A gauge reference does not establish where every fishing observation was made. Hatches and fly recommendations belong to their individual report.
river mouth
Reach not specified
Evening Hatch
2026-10-02GOOD
A pretty good steelhead season so far on the Klickitat, especially given low counts over Bonneville. Both nymphing and swinging have produced good results, though water clarity is reduced at 18-28 inches visibility.
Reported water clarity: off-color
View original report ↗Reds Fly Shop
2026-10-01GOOD
Guided trips are being offered on the Klickitat River; no specific conditions detailed in this report.
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2026-09-24GOOD
Guided trips on the Klickitat River are being offered by Red's Fly Shop, but no specific current conditions were detailed in this report.
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Emerald Water Anglers
2026-09-18FAIR
Returns have been low and prospects are uncertain; cooler temps above Bonneville and The Dalles may push fish into the system.
View original report ↗Reds Fly Shop
2026-09-10GOOD
Steelhead are returning in decent numbers to the Klickitat, with guided lodge trips booking from late September through late October. The shop is optimistic about a great steelhead season close to home.
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2026-09-07GOOD
Steelhead runs are low across the board this year, but the Klickitat is expected to remain open through the entire season. Lodge bookings are filling up fast for fall steelhead trips.
View original report ↗Evening Hatch
2026-09-05EXCELLENT
River is in spectacular condition with the cooler weather keeping fish active. Both nymphing and swinging tactics have been productive, with 5 fish hooked in a recent outing.
Reported water clarity: clear
KlickinatorSkykomish Sunrise #2-6Intruder Purple and Pink #2-6Intruder Black and Chartreuse #2-6Intruder Black and Blue #2-6Beads or Yarn #12-18Stonefly #4-8Jig #4-8
View original report ↗Reds Fly Shop
2026-09-03GOOD
Steelhead runs are anticipated to be open through the full season on the Klickitat; lodge bookings are filling up fast for fall. Anglers are advised to monitor emergency closure notices for anadromous fisheries.
View original report ↗Evening Hatch
2026-08-16FAIR
The river is cycling with variable conditions; flows were low at 10AM two days ago but improved in the morning yesterday.
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