Klamath River Fishing Report
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Adult fall-run Chinook salmon are spawning again in areas of the Klamath River that have been blocked for over 60 years, following the removal of several dams. The fish have been spotted in Jenny Creek and are returning to the newly rebuilt Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. This is a key milestone in the effort to restore fish populations after the Iron...
Adult fall-run Chinook salmon are spawning again in areas of the Klamath River that have been blocked for over 60 years, following the removal of several dams. The fish have been spotted in Jenny Creek and are returning to the newly rebuilt Fall Creek Fish Hatchery. This is a key milestone in the effort to restore fish populations after the Iron Gate Dam removal in late September. Along with Chinook, Pacific lamprey are also returning. The Fall Creek hatchery aims to produce millions of salmon to support the river’s repopulation and long-term recovery.
Visibility remains poor, making most of the river unfishable. Fish are moving upstream, but the ongoing dam removal is still disrupting water conditions. Some anglers are hopeful that conditions will improve in time to catch the tail end of the season, but there are no guarantees.
The dam removal process upriver has hindered the Steelhead action in the lower Klamath, with water clarity diminishing. Still, a few boaters are out and catching adults here and there. Water clarity should improve along with the fishing over the next few weeks. Please note, that you must have a Steelhead Report/Restoration Card while fishing the...
The dam removal process upriver has hindered the Steelhead action in the lower Klamath, with water clarity diminishing. Still, a few boaters are out and catching adults here and there. Water clarity should improve along with the fishing over the next few weeks. Please note, that you must have a Steelhead Report/Restoration Card while fishing the Klamath. The limit is two hatchery Steelhead or hatchery trout per day.
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