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Wood & Williamson Rivers

A rainbow trout on the Williamson River
Guided Fly Fishing Trips
$600 for 1-2 Anglers
  • Year-round
  • Walk/wade

The Klamath Basin offers a lot of great fly fishing opportunities. The Williamson River is the largest local river and should be thought of as the headwaters of the Klamath River. Large fish from Agency Lake enter the river each year seeking cooler water during the summer months. These lake-run fish behave much like steelhead and frequently top the 5 pound mark. The nearby Wood river is a narrow, meandering meadow stream that's just big enough for drift boats. Sinking lines techniques and summer hopper fishing are very popular here.

Dylan Woodrum is our go-to guide on the Wood and Williamson Rivers. He uses a 16 foot drift boat on both rivers. He also does jet boat trips on Agency Lake, fishing stillwater techniques in the springs.

Recent Klamath Basin Fishing Reports

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August 11, 2025
Klamath Basin Report by Andrew Harris

Luke Geraty and I just spent a highly productive day fishing the Klamath Basin with Dylan Woodrum.  We experienced both quantity and quality with a lot of action on smaller fish and good results with larger fish, too.  Luke and I both landed 25" rainbows and then right at the end of the day Luke topped me with a 26" rainbow.  Dylan has a few open dates left: August 14, 18, 21-22, and Sept 7 and 21.  These are prime dates - don't miss out!

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May 23, 2024
Klamath Basin Report by Dylan Woodrum

Spring Greetings from the Klamath Basin!We’re thrilled to announce another successful water year in the Basin, promising excellent fishing conditions. Get ready for high water in June, perfect for breaking out the nymphs and indicators. The Williamson River opened yesterday, and the Wood River has been open for a few weeks. The season is off to a fantastic start here in the Klamath Basin. Personally, I love fishing in June; it's an ideal time to target the large Redbands staging in the lake at the mouths of the rivers and to fish Golden Stone dry flies on the Williamson.July: The Action Heats UpJuly is when things really start rolling in the Basin. The first batch of Redband trout will begin moving into all systems to escape the warm lake temperatures. July also marks the beginning of Hex season in the Basin. Swinging leeches on intermediate lines, hopper dropper setups, and nymphing are all highly effective this time of year. From stillwaters to spring creeks, everything seems to fish well in July.August: Trophy Fish TimeAugust is prime time for trophy fish! The dog days of summer are a fly fisherman’s dream in the Basin. The hotter the temperatures, the better the fishing. Break out the hoppers and be prepared to swing small damsels and leeches on light tippets for some BIG trout! If you’re a big fish enthusiast, August is the perfect time to book a trip. Though challenging, the rewards can be phenomenal!I’m anticipating another fantastic summer in the Basin chasing monster fish and would love to share this incredible experience with you!Tight lines,

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June 12, 2023
Klamath Basin Report by Dylan Woodrum

The Klamath Basin is heating up! Every year the Klamath Basin surprises with the sheer amount and size of these fish! The Upper Klamath Lake has been outstanding this spring. Those fish will be making their way up the Williamson and Wood Rivers soon. On Sunday we landed several nice fish with copepods attached to them, indicating that they are fresh from the lake. These fish are just the spearhead of the fish to come. I am expecting some great fishing in July and August this year. 

Klamath Basin Photo Gallery

Guide Dylan Woodrum and guest with a Williamson River rainbow
Guide Dylan Woodrum on a day off with his son on the Williamson River
A large Williamson River rainbow.
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