Oregon Fishing Reports ยท Klamath Region
Below Keno, the Klamath drops through a rugged canyon with fat redband rainbows that grow big on the river's rich food.
Looking for the latest Klamath River (Keno Reach) river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Klamath River โ Keno Reach.
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Klamath River (Keno Reach) fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge below the J.C. Boyle powerhouse reads around 970 cfs.
Fall is the best time here. Nymph caddis pupae and stonefly nymphs in the pocket water.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Keno Reach, bring: Sparkle Pupa #12-16, Pat', s Rubber Legs #6-10, Pheasant Tail Nymph #14-16, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Klamath River (Keno Reach) details
| Access | BLM access roads from State Highway 66 down into the canyon. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 3,500 ft |
| Nearest town | Keno, Oregon |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Redband rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Seasonal closures apply in summer. Check the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and in-season changes before you go. An Oregon angling license is required for anglers 12 and older, plus a combined tag for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X tippet |
| Camping | Topsy campground (BLM) |
| Kids | No. Steep access and slick wading. |
| Good to know | Roads are rough. High clearance helps. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold, but fishable.
Spring
Caddis.
Summer
Closed in warm months.
Fall
Big redbands.
How to get there
From Klamath Falls, take State Highway 66 west to Keno and BLM roads to the canyon.