Recreations Rivers of Northern and Central California

Klamath River

1. Eel River
2. Van Duzen River
3. Mad River
4. Trinity River
5. Klamath River
6. Smith River

Northern California › Klamath River

The largest of the North Coast rivers, the Klamath River stretches over 200 miles from its mouth, located 60 miles north of Eureka and 20 miles south of Crescent City off 101, to the Oregon border. The fish of the Klamath are King and Silver salmon, Steelhead, and resident trout. The Kings start running in July with the best action near the mouth coming in August and running through September. Summer/Fall steelhead start running from the late summer through October. The winter run starts in November and goes through February.

Fish:

  • King and Silver Salmon
  • Steelhead
  • various Trout

    Season:
    July-September, November-February.

    Links:
    Klamath River