Klamath River
From Klamath Falls, the Klamath cuts through rugged canyon country of southern Oregon and northern California past Happy Camp, Somes Bar, Orleans and Weitchpec to the Pacific south of Crescent City.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Klamath River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 257 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Lake Ewauna near Klamath Falls, Oregon |
| Mouth | Pacific Ocean near Requa, California |
| States | California, Oregon |
Four mainstem dams, J.C. Boyle, Copco 1 and 2, and Iron Gate, were removed in 2023-2024; Link River and Keno dams remain.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Klamath River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Klamath River in California ↗ · Bait shops near the Klamath River in California ↗
- Boat ramps on the Klamath River in Oregon ↗ · Bait shops near the Klamath River in Oregon ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- California: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
- Oregon: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Klamath River (Wikipedia) ↗