Klamath River Fishing Report | July 28, 2025
The report at a glance
Presentation
Back trolling plugs and trolling spoons finds fish up and down the river, but the best action comes from tossing light tackle in front of Hunter Creek with casting spoons and inline spinners. Roe is producing bites further upstream.
Lures and baits
Back trolled diving plugs
Trolled casting spoons
Small casting spoons and inline spinners on light tackle
Roe (standout further upstream)
Other techniques
Back trolling plugs; light-tackle casting in front of Hunter Creek; drifting roe upstream
Advice for this week
Focus your efforts in front of Hunter Creek where the steelhead are stacked. Work light tackle for the freshest fish, and drift roe upstream to pick up more bites.
Next week
Steelhead action is red hot right now on the Klamath. Expect the strong river bite to continue with roe producing upstream.
Notable catch
Two really nice steelhead landed in front of Hunter Creek.
Steelhead fishing is on fire on the Klamath River in late July 2025. The best action is right out in front of Hunter Creek, tossing Little Cleos and Mepps spinners on light tackle. Roe is producing further upstream, and back-trolling Hot Shots and Kastmasters covers water. Jerry Lampkin even landed a bonus 15-pound salmon on roe.
What is biting on the Klamath River right now?
Steelhead are on fire and the action is consistent throughout the river. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service landed multiple steelhead in a morning, with the best bite right in front of Hunter Creek. A bonus 15-pound king salmon also grabbed roe, so a few salmon are mixed in.
Where should I fish the Klamath River this week?
Focus right out in front of Hunter Creek, which is producing the most steelhead. Blakes Riffle also gave up a fish. Roe is drawing bites further upstream, so spread your effort along the river rather than sitting on one spot.
What lures and bait are working on the Klamath?
Toss Little Cleos and Mepps spinners on light tackle in front of Hunter Creek for the most consistent steelhead action. Back-trolling Hot Shots and trolling Kastmasters covers water up and down the river. Roe is the top bait, and it also picked up a bonus salmon. These are not Catch America products.
What is the guide's outlook for the Klamath River?
Jerry calls it Steelhead City on the Klamath right now, with consistent action all week. He expects the strong steelhead bite to continue. Specific flows and water temperatures were not specified in this report.
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Klamath River July 28, 2025 FAQ
Right out in front of Hunter Creek, which is producing the most consistent action.
Little Cleos and Mepps spinners on light tackle, plus back-trolled Hot Shots and trolled Kastmasters.
Yes, roe is producing steelhead further upstream and also picked up a bonus salmon.
Some are mixed in. Jerry landed a roughly 15-pound king on roe and released it.
On fire, with consistent action Jerry described as Steelhead City.
Specific flows were not specified in this report.
