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| Wild Waters Fly Fishing |
Water flow: 1000cfs
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 42 Degrees F
Water condition: Slightly Turbid
Best time of day to fish: All day
Best stretch: Iron Gate Downstream to I-5 bridge
Best access point: Iron Gate Dam
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
None
Fish species: Trout, Steelhead and Salmon
Fishing season: Spring, Fall and Winter
Nearest airport: Medford
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 2X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6" 7 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
A fantastic tail water that is located 25 miles above Yreka. The fishery is open all year but anglers should exercise restraint in the heat of the summer when water temperatures can reach and excess of 64 degrees. Known primarily for its fall and winter fishing The Klamath does host good numbers of resident trout and in May can have a good hatch of salmonflies.
Nymphing or swinging
Break now in between storms, super time to be here. River remains in excellent shape.
