Is the Klamath River open to fishing?

From September through March, the Klamath River fishing is at its best. The Klamath River fishing season is very popular for customers who want multiple fish days of hard fighting Klamath River salmon and steelhead.

What kind of fish are in the Klamath River?

The Klamath River Basin supports Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead trout populations among other anadromous species. Historically, anadromous fish populations supported important commercial, recreational, and tribal fisheries.

What months are the salmon run?

Most salmon species migrate during the fall (September through November). Most salmon mostly spend their early life in rivers or lakes, and then swim out to sea where they live their adult lives and gain most of their body mass. When they have matured, they return to the rivers to spawn.

Are there catfish in the Klamath River?

Native fish persisting in this area of the basin include lamprey, trout, and sucker species including the endangered shortnose and Lost River suckers. Introduced fish include various sunfish, catfish, and perch species.

Are there trout in the Klamath River?

There are, of course, trout that reside in the Klamath River year-round. These fish are criminally underappreciated by many who come here in pursuit of the more famous steelhead and salmon runs.

Where can I fish in the Smiths river?

Society Hole is a great spot just downstream from the Highway 199 bridge. The confluence of the South Fork and the main stem is another excellent option. The Smith River offers numerous access points for shore fishing, wading and launching boats.

Where does the Klamath River start and end?

The designated California segment of the Klamath River begins 3,600 feet below Iron Gate Dam and ends at the Pacific Ocean; the designation includes its principal tributaries-the Scott River, Salmon River and Wooley Creek. Klamath tributaries flow from Mount Shasta, Marble Mountain and the Siskiyou and Trinity Alps Wilderness Areas.

What is the Klamath River famous for?

The Klamath River is well-known for its beautiful scenery, and paddlers are attracted to its Class II to Class V rapids. The river is also an important wildlife habitat corridor, known for its raptors.

Where are the two forks of the Salmon River?

The North Fork of the Salmon River from the Salmon River confluence to the southern boundary of the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area. The South Fork of the Salmon River from the Salmon River confluence to the Cecilville Bridge.

How far below the dam is the Salmon River?

From the mouth to 3,600 feet below Iron Gate Dam. The Salmon River from its confluence with the Klamath to the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Salmon River. The North Fork of the Salmon River from the Salmon River confluence to the southern boundary of the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area.