Klamath River Fly Fishing Report - June 14, 2026
KLAMATH RIVER
ReportJUN 14 — 21, 2026
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Flow
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Water Temp
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Weather
57–72°F
Mostly Clear
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
USGS gauge data is currently unavailable for the Klamath River; fish with caution and watch for rising water. Water clarity is clear and conditions are prime right now, but a rain event is forecast for Monday that will likely push flows up and color the river — make the most of Sunday's sunny 72°F window.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12
#12
Tungsten Pat's Rubber Legs - Tan & Brown #6
#6
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6
Joe's Mini Crayfish Jig #6
#6
Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14
#14
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20
Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12
#12
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Golden Stonefly (Nymph) | #6–8 | Active | All Day |
| Golden Stonefly (Adult) | #6–8 | Emerging / Building | Midday – Afternoon |
| Caddis (Various) | #14–20 | Active | Late Afternoon – Dusk |
| Pale Morning Dun (PMD) | #16–20 | Building | Late Morning – Midday |
| Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) | #18–22 | Active | Morning / Overcast Periods |
| Salmonfly (Adult) | #4–6 | Spotty / Winding Down | Afternoon |
Best Time Window
- Early Morning (6–9 AM) — Clear water, BWO activity, stonefly nymphs most effective before sun hits the water
- Late Morning to Midday (10 AM–1 PM) — PMD hatch building, fish rising in tailouts and slower flats
- Late Afternoon to Dusk (5–8 PM) — Caddis hatch peaks in riffles; best dry fly action of the day
Guide's Tip
From the benchSunday is your golden window — get on the water at first light while it's still clear and work stonefly nymphs deep through the main current seams before the sun climbs. By late morning, transition to a PMD nymph in the slower tailouts as fish begin to key on the emerging duns. Come late afternoon, switch to a caddis dry in the riffles and tailouts as the evening hatch fires. If the river does color up after Monday's rain, give it 24–48 hours and then hit the lower runs with the Sparkle Minnow or Crayfish Jig — stained water is prime streamer time on the Klamath.
Main Species
Steelhead
Chinook Salmon
Rainbow Trout
