Link River Updates

Link River - Klamath Falls , OR (Klamath County)


by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
9-3-2025
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Most Redband Trout have moved out of Klamath River, Lake Ewauna and Link River and moved to water quality refuge upstream of the lake in the Williamson, Wood River or Pelican Bay areas.. Redband typically return by late October. Check Link River Flows.

ODFW also encourages the use of single barbless hooks in this fishery, not removing fish from the water and catch-and-release rubber nets. Open year round with catch-and-release only for redband trout. No bait allowed. 




More Reports

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Wednesday, September 3rd

Alsea River: Alsea River Report
Salmon River: August 1st was the official opener for Fall Chinook on the Salmon River
Siletz River: Fall Chinook is back open on the Siletz!
Siuslaw River: The Siuslaw is back open for Fall Chinook!
Yaquina River: Fall Chinook is back open on the Yaquina!
Coquille River: Striped bass anglers are catching fish in the lower Coquille River
Tenmile Lakes: The main lake water temperature is in the low to mid 70s
Fourmile Lake: The lake has been stocked heavily with rainbow trout
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir is at 57 percent full
Upper Klamath Lake: The algae is growing well
Lake Of The Woods: Trolling smalls spoons is your best bet
Link River : Redband typically return by late October
Long Creek Reservoir: Fishing will be good
Lost River: Water quality is poor
Miller Lake: Trolling deep with downriggers has been fair for large brown trout recently
Sprague River: Redband trout have moved to water quality refuge
Sprague River- North Fork: Fishing should be excellent for Brook Trout up high near Lee Thomas Crossing
Sprague River- South Fork : Fishing will be very good for brook trout up high
Williamson River: Williamson River Report
Willow Valley Reservoir: This fishery seems to be slow due to turbid conditions
Wood River: Flows are good for fishing
Alsea River: Fall Chinook is finally back!
Salmon River: Fish are certainly moving in!
Siletz River: Fall Chinook is back open!
Siuslaw River: The Siuslaw is back open for Fall Chinook!
Yaquina River: Fall Chinook is back open!
Coos River: Coos River Basin Updates
Coquille River: Wild Coho Season is Coming Up
Tenmile Lakes: Tenmile Lakes Updates
Agency Lake: Agency Lake Updates
Campbell Reservoir: Crappie fishing is slow
Chewaucan River: Fishing has been great recently
Fourmile Lake: Stocked heavily with rainbow trout
Gerber Reservoir: Gerber Reservoir Updates
Upper Klamath Lake: Fishing remains very slow
Klamath River - Middle: Flows great for fishing
Lake Of The Woods: Bass fishing should remain good

OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports
for Tuesday, September 2nd

Green Peter Reservoir: A few locations may still be accessible from the bank, but as the water continues to drop
Henry Hagg Lake: The lake is home to both the state record smallmouth bass and bullhead catfish
Quartzville Creek: The river is currently running around 20 cfs
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 1,200 cfs at the gage in Mehama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are around 380 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are being consistently held at around 840 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Agate Lake: Agate Lake is 39 percent full
Applegate Reservoir: Trout fishing is slowing down, but you might get into them in deeper water
Emigrant Reservoir: Emigrant Lake is 35 percent full
Expo Pond: Trout fishing has wound down for the summer, but some may still be caught
Fish Lake : Fish Lake is 53 percent full and plenty of trout are still available
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Howard Prairie is 81 percent full
Hyatt Lake: Hyatt is 76 percent full and the BLM boat ramps should still be available
Rogue River - Middle: Bright fall Chinook are starting to show up in the middle Rogue
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): The release from Lost Creek is 2,040cfs
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Upper Rogue River Report
Ana Reservoir: Fishing from the bank with bait and trolling have proven effective
Ana River: The only recent fishing reports have been of fishermen catching hybrid bass in August
Campbell Reservoir: his lake will be stocked again mid September
Chewaucan River: Fishing has been great recently for 8-14 inch Redband Trout
Dead Horse Lake: Trolling flies and lures from a boat on the West end is most productive at this lake
Dog Lake: There have not been any recent reports, but perch and crappie fishing should be good
Foster Reservoir: Foster Reservoir Updates
Green Peter Reservoir: Water Level is Going Down
Henry Hagg Lake: Premier warmwater fishing destination!
Santiam River ( North Fork) : Fishing for spring chinook is closed
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Ideal Conditions Continue into October
Santiam River (South Fork): South Fork Updates
Agate Lake: Good bass and panfish fishing
Applegate Reservoir: Trout fishing is slowing down
Emigrant Reservoir: Fishing should be good
Expo Pond: Trout fishing has wound down
Fish Lake : Fish Lake Updates
Howard Prairie Reservoir: Lots of Successful Techniques
Hyatt Lake: Bass are in good condition
Lost Creek Reservoir: Success on larger trout
Rogue River - Middle: Summer steelhead are migrating
Rogue River- Upper: Good trout fishing
Rogue River- Upper (Above Lost Creek): Great summer trout fishery
Ana Reservoir: Ana Reservoir Updates
Ana River: Patience is key!
Campbell Reservoir: No recent reports
Cottonwood Reservoir: Fishing was really good
Dead Horse Lake: Stocked Again Soon
Dog Lake: Fishing should be good