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1/13 -- GOOD

"River flows are an ideal 1000 cubic feet per second. The fishing has been good!" 1000 CFS (vs 2000 avg).
Latest 1/9:
http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25764
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (1/7)

1/6 -- GOOD

"Anglers have been catching up to half a dozen adults to about 5 pounds and as many more half-pounders and native trout." Sand bar constraining flows at the mouth has been breached. Flows have been declining -- down to 1300 CFS from 1800 a week ago (vs 1900 avg).
Latest 1/5:
http://www.wonews.com/t-NorthernCAFreshwater_KlamathGlen_010512.aspx

12/23 -- GOOD

"We are starting to see more and more adult fish in the net and fewer smaller steelhead." Cold mornings mean frozen rod guides until around 10:30. "Flows below Irongate Dam dropped...and further concentrated the steelies making them easier to target." Lack of rain = clear and low flows of 1020 (vs 1900 avg).
Latest 12/22:
http://www.shastatrout.com/fishing-reports
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html (12/20)
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/dec/20/FishingReport122311/ (12/20)
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (12/19)

12/16 -- VERY GOOD

"Steelheading continued to be very good" near Iron Gate Dam for fish up to 6 pounds. "The Klamath is fishing great! ...downstream to Happy Camp and beyond". 1300 CFS (vs 1800 avg).
Latest 12/13:
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/dec/13/FishingReport121611/
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (12/11)

12/9 -- GOOD

"Steelheading continued to be very good, with the river in good shape down to Happy Camp." "Fishing great! Expect to find 1/2 lb. steelhead and a few adults going over 6lbs!" Steady 1300 (vs 1800 avg).
Latest 12/6:
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/dec/06/FishingReport120911/
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (12/5)

12/2 -- GOOD

"Reports of small 1/2 pound steelhead and a few adults." "Trout and steelhead to about 6 pounds". Warm weather could trigger fish upstream near Iron Gate. 1400 CFS (vs 1750 avg).
Latest 11/29:
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/nov/29/FishingReport120211/

11/18 -- GOOD

""Anglers have enjoyed a satisfying smorgasbord with good numbers of Jack Salmon, juvenile Steelhead, Rainbow Trout, hatchery Steelhead, wild adult Steelhead, and the most numerous of all, the famous Klamath River half-pounders" (Shasta Trout). Upcoming rain should help. Jumped to 1700 CFS (vs 1750 avg), up from 1300 wednesday.
Latest 11/15:
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath
http://www.shastatrout.com/ (11/13)
http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25293 (11/13)

11/11 -- GOOD

Salmon spawning. "plenty of steelhead". "The 1/2 pounder fishing near Iron Gate has been great with a few adult fish in the mix." "Seems like the whole Klamath is a good choice no matter where you end up along it's length." 1350 CFS (vs 1400 avg).
Latest 11/9:
http://www.kutzkeyfishing.com/kutzkey_003.htm
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (11/8)

11/4 -- FAIR

More halfpounders than adults; bigger fish expected mid-november. Fish everywhere; best orleands to happy camp. 1300 for 3 days (vs 1400 avg), up from 1000 monday.
Latest 11/4:
http://steelheadonthespey.wordpress.com/
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath

10/28 -- GOOD

Salmon spawning, turning on steelhead. Upper river "on fire". 1000 CFS > a week (vs 1500 avg).
Latest 10/27:
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.kutzkeyfishing.com/kutzkey_003.htm (10/24)

10/25 -- GOOD

Small adults and 1/2-pounders upper river, "in full eating mode." Princes, eggs, rubberlegs. 1000 CFS > a week (vs 1400 avg).
Latest 10/22:
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (10/21)

10/21 -- GOOD

Salmon run "documented as the best in a decade", but early steelhead runs not proportionate, just average. 1000 CFS (vs 1350 avg).
Latest 10/21:
http://trinityflyshop.com/blog/
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/oct/18/fishing-report/
http://wildwatersflyfishing.com/set_that/2011/10/20/klamath-river-fishing-report-11-17-11/ (10/17)

10/18 -- GOOD

Half-pounders and small adults on upper river. 1050 CFS > a week (vs 1080 avg).
Latest 10/17:
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html

10/14 -- FAIR

Half-pounders in upper river; some adults in lower. Salmon spawn will start soon, along with improved egg pattern fishing.
Latest 10/14:
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/oct/11/FishingReport101411/
http://wildwatersflyfishing.com/set_that/2011/10/12/klamath-river-king-bite/ (10/12)
http://www.kutzkeyfishing.com/kutzkey_003.htm (10/11)

10/11 -- FAIR

More rain has fallen. More small steelies in the system. Bulk of salmon now in middle/upper river. 1050 CFS > a week (vs 1350 avg). See Fly Fisherman article.
Latest 10/8:
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/oct/04/FishingReport100711/ (10/7)

10/7 -- GOOD

Best lower, middle river, including seiad valley. Small chromers arriving below iron gate dam (along with salmon). 1000 CFS (vs 1450 avg). A few inches of rain fell.
Latest 10/6:
http://www.wonews.com/t-NorthernCAFreshwater_WillowCreek_100611.aspx
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.kutzkeyfishing.com/kutzkey_003.htm (10/5)
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/oct/04/FishingReport100711/ (10/4)

10/4 -- FAIR

"A few" chromers in lower river. Should pick up late october. Flows slowly dropping from 1100 CFS friday to 1000 monday (vs 1350 avg). Raining.
Latest 10/1:
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.kutzkeyfishing.com/kutzkey_003.htm (salmon only)
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (9/29)

10/4 -- FAIR

"A few" chromers in lower river. Should pick up late october. Flows slowly dropping from 1100 CFS friday to 1000 monday (vs 1350 avg).
Latest 10/1:
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (9/29)

9/30 -- FAIR

Good numbers of steelhead now pushing into upper river (see usafishing report). Some big 'uns near orleans. Sparse details on fishing quality. Call ahead. 1100 CFS (vs 1350 avg). Weather alert: possible showers saturday, moderate-heavy rain monday-wednesday. Could mix things up.
Latest 9/29:
http://www.kutzkeyfishing.com/kutzkey_003.htm
http://www.usafishing.com/klamath.html (9/28)
http://www.kiene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24847 (9/28)

9/27 -- FAIR

"Decent trout and steelhead" in upper river on streamers. Lower river "outstanding" (for salmon only?). 1080 CFS > a week (vs 1300 avg). Will dams be removed?
Latest 9/23:
http://www.redding.com/news/2011/sep/21/FishingReport092311/
http://www.theflyshop.com/streamreport.htm#klamath (9/22)

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