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Klamath River

Fishable1,680 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Klamath RiverKlamath River near Seiad Valley

Fishable
1,680CFS
Discharge
2.77ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 28 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.02 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

61°FOvercast
Wind 6 mph25.02 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

72° / 47°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

73° / 52°

Wed

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Overcast

59° / 46°

Thu

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Clear sky

69° / 43°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

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🪰 Hatch Calendar

Klamath River · June · Early Summer

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JanDec

Golden Stones (size 6-8). PMDs (size 16-18). Caddis evenings. Lower river warming fast — focus on cold mornings.

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About Klamath River

The Klamath River is undergoing a historic transformation following the removal of four major dams in 2023–2024 — the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. Salmon and steelhead are returning to hundreds of miles of newly accessible habitat. Regulations are actively changing as fish populations recover. Always verify current CDFW regulations before fishing.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisOctober CaddisBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Post-dam removal regulations are in flux as of 2024–2025. All wild steelhead (intact adipose fin) must be released statewide. Coho salmon (ESA-listed) are ILLEGAL to target or retain — release immediately if caught. California Steelhead Report Card required when fishing for steelhead. California Sport Fishing License required. ALWAYS verify current CDFW regulations — rules are being actively updated post-dam removal.