Klamath River - Hornbrook, CA
River Information
| Elevation: | 4090 ft. |
| Fish Species: | Barred Surfperch, Black Rockfish, Blue Rockfish, Brown Smoothhound, Cabezon, Calico Surfperch, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Jacksmelt, Leopard Shark, Lingcod, Northern Anchovy, Olive Rockfish, Pile Perch, Redtail Surfperch, Sand Sole, Silver Surfperch, Speckled Sanddab, Starry Flounder, Steelhead, Surf Smelt, Topsmelt, Walleye Surfperch, White Croaker, Gray Smoothhound Shark, Rainbow Trout, Coastal Cutthroat, Green Sturgeon, Redband Trout, Pacific Lamprey, Pile Surfperch |
The Upper Klamath River, Hornbrook, CA, is a river in significant transition due to the ongoing Klamath Dam Removal Project. Historically, it held rainbow/brown trout and received Chinook salmon/steelhead runs. Post-dam removal, future angling will target these species as the river naturalizes. Water flows and clarity are currently impacted by dam removal; checking real-time data is critical. Angling techniques include drift fishing and plug fishing for anadromous species, or fly/spin fishing for trout. Access may be restricted near construction. Anglers must strictly adhere to dynamic CDFW regulations, as conservation is paramount during this restoration period.
Klamath River Whoppers
| Species | Weight | Date | Report |
| Steelhead | 300 lbs. | 11-10-2017 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 15 lbs. | 10-16-2017 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 14 lbs. | 10-20-2017 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 14 lbs. | 9-15-2018 | View Report |
| Steelhead | 13 lbs. 8 oz. | 12-01-2016 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 12 lbs. | 10-20-2017 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 10 lbs. | 10-20-2017 | View Report |
| Chinook Salmon | 10 lbs. | 10-20-2017 | View Report |
| Steelhead | 8 lbs. 8 oz. | 12-20-2017 | View Report |
| Steelhead | 8 lbs. | 11-21-2016 | View Report |
Latest Fish Reports
| Date | Report | Author |
| 1-1-2026 | The river is definitely showing signs from the last storm and we will see big flows Fishing conditions: Poor Report: The river is definitely showing signs... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 10-15-2025 | Water clarity on the lower end has been good The river fished very well on the lower... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 10-8-2025 | Water temps are finally well below 70 degrees The river fished very well on the lower... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 8-5-2025 | Water Clarity is Good The upper river has been steadily clearing all... more » |
The Fly Shop |
| 11-23-2024 | Threatened Coho Salmon Return to Upper Klamath River Basin for First Time in More Than 60 Years CDFW releases 270,000 fall-run Chinook salmon into Fall... more » |
California Department of Fish & Wildlife |
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