Klamathon Lodge on the Klamath River

Klamathon Lodge is a beautiful log-cabin style home recently constrcuted right on the banks of the Klamath River, north of Yreka, California, approximately 1 1/2 hours north of Redding on Interstate 5 and 1/2 hour south of Ashland, OR. Its prime location makes it perfect for accessing the upper floats on the river below Iron Gate Dam, targeting steelhead from November through February and rainbow trout on big dry flies in June.

The lodge is full of amenities and activities for both anglers and non-angling spouses or friends. There are two bedrooms upstairs, each with three beds and a private bath and boasting views of the river and nearby wildlife, including an osprey nest at eye-level a mere stone's throw away. There is also a comfortable sitting/reading area, with a desk for computer use and WiFi access. The great room of the lodge is centered around huge picture windows looking out on the deck and river below, with a river-rock fireplace to warm the entire lodge in the winter months. Plush couches, a game table, even flatscreen satellite TV, complete the package. Downstairs there is a rec-room with pool table, entertainment system, exercise equipment, and just outside a Jacuzzi hot tub and fire-pit.

The lodge can sleep up to 8 guests, and is ideal for groups of 4-6 anglers.

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Winter Steelhead

The upper section of the Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam has two distinct fisheries: the winter steelhead season and the spring/summer stonefly hatches.

The winter steelhead season is in full swing by the end of November, and typically fishes well through February and sometimes into early March. The adult steelhead average 3-8 pounds, with bigger fish possible, and are hooked consistently most days. In addition to the big adults, the river is also full of “half-pounder” steelhead running from 16-20 inches and smaller rainbow trout from 8-12 inches.

Spring Stoneflies

With the fresh breath of spring, the river transforms from a winter wonderland to a stonefly mecca, with both salmonflies and golden stoneflies hatching by the thousands from Memorial Day, all through the month of June and right into the first couple weeks of July. Midday temperatures can be warm, but the high-elevation makes for cool mornings and comfortable evenings. We will often fish early in the morning, casting nymphs (and dry flies) for several hours before pulling up to the lodge’s boat ramp and enjoying a tasty lunch on the deck.

Midday is a great time to relax, enjoy some trap shooting at the nearby R-Ranch, play a game of whiffleball or horseshoes, take a nice long nap, or even drive up for some wade-fishing on the nearby upper Klamath River from the Oregon State line down to Copco Lake.

From mid-afternoon till dusk, however, the giant salmonflies and golden stoneflies are in the air, and casting big dry flies against the shoreline brush will bring wild rainbows of every shape and size to the surface. Action can be hot and heavy, casting the bushy dry flies up against the shoreline vegetation to hungry trout.

Sample Itinerary

Date of Arrival: Check-in-time at Klamathon Lodge is typically after 3:00 pm. If you would like to arrive sooner, or if airport transfers to/from Medford airport will be needed, please contact The Fly Shop at 800-669-3474 (or by email at michael@theflyshop.com) to let us know, and we can check the availability for an early arrival or airport transfer.

Once you arrive at Klamathon, please make yourself at home. The two main bedrooms are upstairs, while there are also two rooms downstairs. There are two guest refrigerators (one downstairs, and one behind the kitchen area) where you are welcome to put any beverages that you have brought with you. Alcoholic beverages are not provided at Klamathon, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.

If you have special dietary needs, allergies, or requests, please let The Fly Shop know prior to arrival, so that the lodge can be prepared to make your stay an enjoyable one.

Fishing Days: The fishing days at Klamathon are designed to put you on the water during the most productive times of day. This may vary depending on the conditions and the time of year.

For the winter steelhead season, guides will typically join guests for breakfast at the lodge, then head out to fish around 8:00 am. There are several different options for floats between Iron Gate Dam and Interstate-5. Days can be cold and short in the winter months, but the guides will work hard, fishing until last light (safety is important, so the guides will usually aim to hit the boat ramp just before dark).

During the longer days of spring/summer, the guides will often fish early and late in the day, 4-5 hours in the morning and 4-5 hours in the evening, taking a break during the midday heat. There are some great non-angling opportunities at Klamathon for this midday siesta, including trap-shooting at the nearby R-Ranch, games and activities on the lawn, or just plain relaxing. For die-hard anglers, there’s even some good wade-fishing opportunities a short drive away on the upper Klamath River from the Oregon state line down to Copco reservoir.

Date of Departure: Check-out-time at Klamathon Lodge is typically before 11:00 am If you would like to arrange for a later departure, or even add an extra 1/2 day of guided fishing (summertime only) please contact The Fly Shop at 800-669-3474 (or by email at michael@theflyshop.com) to let us know, and we can check the availability for a late departure.

Rates and Reservations

We are very excited about the opportunity to share the beauty of this remote part of the state of California with you, along with it’s spectacular fishing. Klamathon Lodge is quickly going to be a favorite destination, with its elegant comforts and practical, down-home charm. Not to mention some great fishing options at different times of year.

For more information on Klamathon Lodge, to check availability, or to make a reservation, please contact us at The Fly Shop at 800-669-3474, or send an email to michael@theflyshop.com.

2010 Rates
(all rates are per person and include accomodations plus guided fishing)

For groups of 4 or more:

• 2 Night/1Day = $480 (double occupancy) or $660 (single angler to a boat)

• 2 Night/2Day = $660 (double occupancy) or $1020 (single angler to a boat)

• 3 Night/2 Day = $780 (double occupancy) or $1140 (single angler to a boat)

• 3 night/3day = $960 (double occupancy) or $1500 (single angler to a boat)

For groups of 3 or less anglers:

• 2 Night/1Day = $580 (double occupancy) or $760 (single angler to a boat)

• 2 Night/2Day = $760 (double occupancy) or $1120 (single angler to a boat)

• 3 Night/2 Day = $910 (double occupancy) or $1270 (single angler to a boat)

• 3 night/3day = $1090 (double occupancy) or $1630 (single angler to a boat)

Inclusions: Your Klamathon Lodge package includes all accomodations and guided drift boat fishing on the Klamath River.

Non inclusions: Any alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are not included. Fishing licenses and steelhead report cards are not included. Gratuities for the guides and lodge staff are not included in the package price. Neither fishing supplies nor licenses are available at the lodge.

To make a reservation, please give us a call at 800-669-3474 during business hours any day of the week. We can give you the answers you need or the detailed explanations to questions you might have, or check on guide availability and confirm your guide reservation in minutes.

If you prefer to correspond on-line simply e-mail us at info@adventuresinflyfishing.com and we will respond promptly.