Fishing

Captain Randy Johnson's fishing report for the Fort Klamath area - www.oregontrophytrout.com/oregon_fly_fishing_report.html

Oregon Trout - Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed conservationists, Oregon Trout has long worked to protect and restore native fish and the habitats upon which they depend. Through its advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts, Oregon Trout has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the Pacific Northwest. - http://www.ortrout.org/index.html

Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Services

Upper Klamath River / Wood River / Williamson River     

Crater Lake is where Rogue River Country begins. Crater Lake sits at about 7500-foot elevation on the crest of the Cascade Mountains. The Rogue River drains west to meet the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach. The Klamath Basin sits in the Valley to the East Side of the Cascades and Crater Lake.

The Klamath Basin has much to offer the outdoor traveler. From Crater Lake National Park the East entrance will take a route down the East side of the Cascades following Anne Creek to the ranching town of Fort Klamath. Near Fort Klamath the Wood River and Crooked Creek bubble from the ground in huge crystal springs. The Wood River is joined by Anne Creek and both flow south to Agency Lake and then to Upper Klamath Lake; while a few miles east Cooked Creek does the same.

Lined with Quaking Aspen these streams are meadow streams with under cut banks where Rainbow and Brown Trout to 15 pounds hide. Leave your bait home these streams are Fly-fishing and lures only. Kimball State Park makes a good access area to the Wood River.

About 10 miles East of Fort Klamath is Highway 97; the main route north and south along the east flank of the Cascade Mountains. At Collier Memorial State Park Spring Creek a crystal clear stream meets the Williamson River as it leaves the marsh. The Williamson River flows through Ponderosa Pine and Quaking Aspen forests running south to the Upper Klamath Lake. On the route to Upper Klamath Lake the Williamson River is joined by the Sprague River near the town of Chiloquin, Oregon. Home to Rogue River Country Fly-fishing Master Fly Tier E.A.“Polly” Rosborough who passed away a few years ago. “Polly” will always be here having developed nearly all of his fly tying innovations on these streams for over 60 years.                            

The Wood River and Crooked Creek are wonderful Fly-fishing streams, however access is difficult as most of the flyfishing area is private property. Our Outfitter and Guide members are most valuable in getting flyfishing access and having local knowledge.

The Williamson and Sprague Rivers
These Rivers known for very large Rainbow Trout, which move into the river from Upper Klamath Lake. Five to ten pound trout are to be expected here with really big trout seen rolling. A professional Fly-fishing Guide is not mandatory but highly recommended.

Upper Klamath and Agency Lakes are very large and not deep. Trout will congregate in one of many springs located in the lake. Using a local fly-fishing guide is a great way to find these springs and holding monster trout. Agency Lake Rainbow Trout Fly-fishing is a trophy trout fishery as is Klamath Lake Rainbow Trout Fly-fishing.

Captain Randy Rigdon Oregon Fishing Guides - http://www.oregontrophytrout.com/index.html

Travis Moffitt Guide Service
Office (541) 607-9472 
Cell (541) 914-0720
1733 Lake Drive
Eugene Oregon 97404
E-mail: Travis

Lynn Hescock Guide Service
P.O. Box 1066
Chiloquin, OR 97624
541-783-2548
Flyfishlynn@aol.com
www.hescockfishing.com
Fly fishing, lake fishing, Rogue River spring chinook salmon. 

Miranda Guide Service
30919 Natasha Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
888-810-0618
Edjrfshgy@aol.com
Fly fishing, duck and goose hunting, scenic and bird watching trips, and wheelchair accessible boat.

Roe Outfitters LLC
4849 Summers Lane
Klamath Falls, OR  97603
877-943-5700
guides@roeoutfitters.com
www.roeoutfitters.com
Guided tours since 1984.  Fly fishing for giant rainbows, browns, brook trout and steelhead.  Conventional Rogue River salmon and steelhead trips.  Hunting for waterfowl, turkeys and varmints.  Other adventures include Whitewater Raft trips, canoe tours, moonlight canoe tours birding and wildlife tours, hiking tours and mountain biking tours.  Permitted outfitter for the Winema National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges.  Private stocked trout pond, bike rentals and canoe and kayak rentals also available.

Tight-Line Troutfitters                                                               

5907 Alva Ave.
Klamath Falls, OR 97603 
541-882-6610
bryan@tightlinetroutfitters.com
www.tightlinetroutfitters.com
We specialize in stillwater fly fishing for trophy Rainbow trout in and around Klamath and Agency Lakes, scenic and photographic tours as well as fly fishing on the Wood River and Williamson River.

Lonesome Duck
32955 Hwy 97 North
Chiloquin, OR 97624
1-800-367-2540 
steveh@lonesomeduck.com
www.lonesomeduck.com
The Williamson River is one of the very few rivers in North America where you can cast your fly and have a reasonable prospect of it being inhaled by a ten pound wild trout.  With over two miles of private river frontage, each day offers our guests the first opportunity at these fish. Our guide service is highly recommended.

Oregon Fishing - http://www.theguidesforecast.com/

The Fish Sniffer - http://www.fishsniffer.com/

The Giant Redbands of the Upper Klamath - http://www.fishsniffer.com/steelhead/030807agencylake.html