Information on Klamath River
Information on Klamath River:
With a free flowing length of 175 miles from Iron Gate Dam to the ocean, the Klamath River is one of the truly magnificent rivers on the west coast. Local tributaries empty into the Klamath, increasing the river's flow and level providing pacific salmon and steelhead trout a migration route upstream to their spawning grounds in its tributaries. Attracting anglers from far and wide, the salmon usually weigh from 10 to 20 pounds, but can weigh much more. Steelhead average three to five pounds, which is a bit smaller than in other areas of the northwest, but they bite more readily than most. Trout fishing is an often overlooked sport on the Klamath, yet the local rainbow trout are occasionally larger than the steelhead. Local guides can help you find the big ones, regardless of the tackle you prefer. For whitewater rafting information on this and other local waters see the Klamath National Forest River Center. There are five Forest Service campgrounds along Highway 96 and the Klamath River from Interstate-5 to Somes Bar. The campground map or fishing map may be helpful in locating more information on specific areas.
Directions
to Klamath River:
The Klamath National Forest provides over 100 miles of public access to the river, most of which is along Highway 96.
Fishing at Klamath River
Species of fish in Klamath River: King Salmon:Sea-run Steelhead:Rainbow Trout
It is your responsibilty to know local fishing regulations (See below)
Klamath River Facts:
Size of Klamath River: 175 miles
Klamath River is a River
Visiting Info for Klamath River
Best Season to visit Klamath River is: Open year round
For more information on
Klamath River contact:
National Forest or Park:
Klamath National Forest
Address: 1312 Fairlane Rd.
City: Yreka Zip: 96097-9549
Phone: 530-842-6131
Email: jmchugh@fs.fed.us
Rules and Regulations for Klamath River. These
may not always be up to date so make sure you double check
before recreating or fishing at Klamath River.
A valid California state fishing license is needed to fish within the National Forest. Licenses are sold at sporting good and other retail stores. For information on fishing times & limits a current state fishing regulation guide is generally available free at these same locations. For more information contact California Department of Fish & Game.
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