Klamath River

October 20, 2026

By Barbless, compiled each morning from the gauges, forecasts and sources on this page.

Klamath River

Current conditions for Klamath River · Map, access and gauges

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Conditions

Half pounders are moving through the mid-river sections in pods while few adults are present above Happy Camp through Iron Gate. Salmon are actively spawning in the Tree of Heaven area. Note that the river is closed above Iron Gate to below the Oregon border, so focus your effort on accessible lower sections where moving fish and spawning activity offer the best opportunity.

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Recommended flies

Clown EggMicro SpawnBoles BazookasPat's RubberlegsCoppertop DuracellRed Copper JohnsGordon's Amber Wing PrinceBeaded Assassins

Access

The river is closed above Iron Gate to below the Oregon border.