Oregon Fishing Reports ยท Lakes ยท Klamath Region
Upper Klamath Lake grows some of the biggest redband rainbows in the West, feeding on chub and leeches in the shallow, rich water.
Looking for the latest Upper Klamath Lake fishing report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with current conditions, wind, stocking news and the flies working now at Upper Klamath Lake.
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Upper Klamath Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Fall is prime time as big redbands move along the springs and creek mouths.
Big leeches and baitfish streamers near Pelican Bay and the springs.
Stocking report
See the ODFW weekly trout stocking schedule for the latest stocking at Upper Klamath Lake and other Oregon waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Upper Klamath Lake, bring: Woolly Bugger #2-6, Mini Leech #6-8, Sparkle Minnow #2-4, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Upper Klamath Lake lake details
| Access | Ramps at Rocky Point, Howard Bay and Pelican Bay. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 4,140 ft |
| Nearest town | Klamath Falls, Oregon |
| Best season | Fall and spring |
| Fish | Large redband rainbow trout |
| Regulations | 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, 1X to 2X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Some ice in cold winters. |
| Camping | Camping near Rocky Point and Fort Klamath |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Algae blooms in summer push fish to the springs. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Spring redbands.
Summer
Fish at the springs.
Fall
Prime time.
How to get there
From Klamath Falls, take State Route 140 west to Rocky Point.