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Fly Fishing Williamson River Oregon
The Williamson River is about 100 miles
long.Together with its major tributary, the Sprague
River, it provides more than half of the flow into
Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon's largest freshwater
lake. Fly fishing the Williamson River puts you in the
same water as large wild rainbow trout that move into
the river to spawn and to escape the warm Summer
water of Upper Klamath Lake. Smaller numbers of
brown trout also thrive in the Williamson, especially
below Spring Creek. Smaller rainbow trout and
brook trout are present above Klamath Marsh. Much
of the land along the river is privately owned so
public access is limited
The Williamson originates from a large spring on the
north side of Fuego Mountain in the Winema National
Forest. It flows through the mountains and then
through Klamath Marsh in the Klamath Marsh
National Wildlife Refuge. U. S. Route #97 flows
roughly parallel to the river downstream of the
refuge. It picks up Spring Creek at Collier Memorial
State Park. The Sprague River joins it before flowing
into the norther end of Upper Kamath Lake.
The Williamson River is a slow flowing river and stays
much cooler than the shallow Klamath and Agency
Lakes. Fish move into the river as the lakes warm
adding to the already large population of resident
trout.
Fishing the lower river is mostly all done from drift
boats and pontoon type rafts. Most wading is done in
the upper sections of the river. The spring fed
Williamson River is known for its huge Redband
rainbow trout. Fly fishing the Williamson River can be
a true trophy fishing trip. There are plenty of large
resident brown trout that also grow to big sizes.
This stream has an abundant amount of aquatic
insects, including a big population of Black Drakes.
Mayflies, caddisflies and terrestrial insects are
plentiful.
Season:
The season is last Saturday of April through October
Spring:
The Spring season starts off with good fishing.
Summer:
Summertime is the best time for fly fishing the
Williamson River.
Fall:
Early Fall is good for the brown trout which spawn in
the Fall as well as the big migratory Redband
rainbows..
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
The Williamson River is about 100 miles
long.Together with its major tributary, the Sprague
River, it provides more than half of the flow into
Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon's largest freshwater
lake. Fly fishing the Williamson River puts you in the
same water as large wild rainbow trout that move into
the river to spawn and to escape the warm Summer
water of Upper Klamath Lake. Smaller numbers of
brown trout also thrive in the Williamson, especially
below Spring Creek. Smaller rainbow trout and
brook trout are present above Klamath Marsh. Much
of the land along the river is privately owned so
public access is limited
The Williamson originates from a large spring on the
north side of Fuego Mountain in the Winema National
Forest. It flows through the mountains and then
through Klamath Marsh in the Klamath Marsh
National Wildlife Refuge. U. S. Route #97 flows
roughly parallel to the river downstream of the
refuge. It picks up Spring Creek at Collier Memorial
State Park. The Sprague River joins it before flowing
into the norther end of Upper Kamath Lake.
The Williamson River is a slow flowing river and stays
much cooler than the shallow Klamath and Agency
Lakes. Fish move into the river as the lakes warm
adding to the already large population of resident
trout.
Fishing the lower river is mostly all done from drift
boats and pontoon type rafts. Most wading is done in
the upper sections of the river. The spring fed
Williamson River is known for its huge Redband
rainbow trout. Fly fishing the Williamson River can be
a true trophy fishing trip. There are plenty of large
resident brown trout that also grow to big sizes.
This stream has an abundant amount of aquatic
insects, including a big population of Black Drakes.
Mayflies, caddisflies and terrestrial insects are
plentiful.
Season:
The season is last Saturday of April through October
Spring:
The Spring season starts off with good fishing.
Summer:
Summertime is the best time for fly fishing the
Williamson River.
Fall:
Early Fall is good for the brown trout which spawn in
the Fall as well as the big migratory Redband
rainbows..
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Spring Creek Species Rainbow Trout (Redband) Wild Brown Trout (Wild) Brook Trout (Wild) Size Small to Medium Location Southwestern Oregon Nearest Towns Chiloquin Klamath Falls Season Last Sat. of April through Oct. 31 Access: Poor Non-Resident License State of Oregon Weather National Weather Service Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
Williamson River Oregon
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Photo Courtesy Steven Lamb
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Call or email us with a budget for flies and we will select them and get them to you in time for your trip. Shipping is free in the U. S. Orders over $50 are shipped Priority Mail. |