Klamath River - Upper - CA Fish Report - Hornbrook, CA (Siskiyou County)

The fishing on the Klamath can go either way at this time of year

Klamath River - Upper - CA - Hornbrook, CA (Siskiyou County)

by The Fly Shop
6-25-2013
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Current River Conditions: What I mean is it could be good fun or tough fishing. Great fishing is elusive on this stream through the dog days of summer. You might find a few rainbows chowing on Golden Stone nymphs and adults, maybe an adult steelhead but don't plan on it. Lower in the river near Klamath Glen, you could swing for springers with you spey rod. Right now is prime time for springers. Even an adult Salmon Fly Dry could taunt a fish or two. Expect some solitude on the Klamath during the summer months.

River conditions are great along the entire stretch. Good time to go on a raft trip or get the kayak out on the river. Go enjoy!

The Fly Shop's?? Tips: It's late spring, almost summer and what is the best approach to fishing this river right now? Well, bring your 5 wt or 6 wt rod. 9' is fine. Fish Salmon Fly dry patterns with a #16-14 Prince Nymph dropping of of it. Or a Red Copper John in #18. Or a Zebra Midge. Nymphs suspended under indicators almost always produce hook-ups in the deeper slots and pools.

Fly rods from 6 wt to 7 wt are perfect in lengths of 9' to 9.5'. Switch rods are popular and make casting very easy. Spey rods fit in well on the Klamath river.

Road Conditions:
No restrictions at this time. Call 1-800.427.7623 for up to date Northern California Road Conditions.

Water Flows:
• Klamath River Flows

Suggested Fly Patterns:

Dry Flies:
• Aanes Mojo Stonefly Adult - Salmon Fly
• Matt's Stonefly - Salmon fly
• Mercer's Flush Floater Stone - Salmon Fly
• Rogue Foam Stone - Salmon Fly

Nymphs/Wet Flies:
• Trailer Trash
• Bjorn's Super Prawn
• Poxyback Hare's Ear #12
• Articulated Marabou Leech
• Amber Wing Prince #12-14
• Red Copper Johns #12-14
• 3-D Nymphs #8-10
• S.A.L.T. Stone #6
• Pat's Rubberlegs #4-8
• Zack's Thurmanator Stone

Eggs:
• Glo-Bug Yarn
• Redd Reaper - Champagne
• Clown Egg #4-10
• Micro Spawn - Shrimp Pink
• Boles Bazookas (All)

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for Tuesday, June 25th, 2013

Fall River: Most reports are good with a few tough days mixed in when fishing at Fall River
Hat Creek: Hat Creek is a fun spot to fish in the AM hours and then again near sunset

The Fly Shop Reports

for Sunday, June 16th, 2013

Fall River: Hex hatch is on and fly fishing on Fall River has been great!
Hat Creek: Fishing great! It's Golden Stone time on Hat Creek!
Klamath River - Upper - CA: It's a good time to fish the Klamath, the Salmon flies are out
Sacramento River: Lower Sac flows are up to 14,900 CFS, fishing reports have been mixed
McCloud River: The McCloud is still crowded but the dry fly fishing is good
Pit River: The Pit is fishing great!!
Trinity River: Not a great report for the Trinity, it has been fishing fair to good
Baum Lake: The fishing is good at Baum Lake in the AM or late afternoon hours
Iron Canyon Reservoir: Look for rainbows cruising the shallows in the AM & late afternoon/early evening at Iron Canyon
Keswick Reservoir: It was a little rough this week at Keswick Reservoir, fishing suffers when water volume increases
McCumber Reservoir: You can almost always find a few rainbows on a fly rod at McCumber Reservoir
Lewiston Lake: Lewiston is a great lake to fish especially when the Callibaetis and/or Carpenter Ants are around
Manzanita Lake: Fishing at Manzanita has been fair to good, It's at it's best in the morning through mid day