Klamath River near Klamath Falls (lower reaches)on Klamath River
River flow last 30 days
Current flow is 111 cfs
- 01Current flow is 111 cfs, lower than typical for fall conditions on the Klamath River.
- 02Golden Stonefly and Salmonfly nymphs are actively present subsurface.
- 03Hoppers are still a viable terrestrial option, especially on warmer afternoons, until mid-October.
- 04Focus on deeper runs, current seams, and the heads of pools where fish will congregate in lower water.
- 05Precise presentations and getting nymphs and egg patterns deep into the strike zone are crucial.
What to tie on at Klamath River near Klamath Falls (lower reaches)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the most consistent food source in February. Black or Red patterns in sizes 18-22 are essential for resident trout in the slower eddies.
Buy at AmazonChubby Chernobyl
This large attractor dry fly effectively imitates the adult Salmonflies and Golden Stoneflies that are active or about to emerge, providing excellent topwater action on the Klamath River.
Woolly Bugger
A highly versatile streamer pattern that effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, providing a consistent food source for predatory trout and steelhead throughout the fall.
Buy at AmazonEgg patterns fly
Iteroparity and late spawning pulses mean eggs remain a high-protein target for both resident trout and trailing steelhead during the winter months.
Elk Hair Caddis
Spotted Caddis hatches continue through August. This caddis adult imitation is a strong choice for Steelhead and Redband Rainbow Trout keying in on adult caddis activity.
Buy at AmazonTungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
Stoneflies stay in the drift year-round on the Klamath. The extra weight is crucial for reaching the bottom where steelhead and large rainbows are holding in cold temperatures.
Buy at AmazonGlo Bug (Orange)
Resident trout and char remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with the upcoming spring rainbow spawn and lingering salmon eggs.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing or imminent, making this a critical dry fly pattern for targeting rising fish on the Klamath River.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic trout and steelhead in early spring conditions.
Oregon season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.