Local Waters
Link River (Veterans Park)
Klamath Falls, OR · about 64 hours from Greenfield (typical, off-peak)
The short Klamath-Falls trout run between the big lake and Lake Ewauna.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Smallmouth bass
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Trout
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Salmon.
- Season
- Legal on many waters. West-side streams drop and warm. Fish dawn. Confirm ODFW. Official rule
- License
- Oregon angling license (ODFW)
- Park
- City of Klamath Falls Veterans Memorial Park lot on Lake Ewauna / Link River. Link River Trail along the run from Upper Klamath to the lake.
- Walk in
- Short from the park lot; trail along the river.
- Wading
- Short, slick urban run. Stay on the trail.
- Usual window
- Trout when the lake turns over; warmwater in summer. Confirm ODFW.
- Saturday conditions
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Weather is not in yet.
- Sky
- ☀️ fair
- Sun and moon
- Rise 9:21 · 🌔 Waxing gibbous · Set 10:59
- A setup that belongs here
- 5- or 6-wt.
- Notes
- Named city park and trail. Confirm ODFW.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Roe Outfitters
9349 Hwy 97 S, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Call
Klamath Basin desk. Confirm hours.
Stay
Hand-checked, not a hotel scrape. Check dates on their site. Default two nights.
Collier Memorial State Park
Campground · 5 min to the water · Seasonal — confirm Oregon State Parks
On Spring Creek / the Williamson. The public overnight for that water.
Dogs: Yes, on leash — confirm park rules
Running Y Ranch
Inn · 20 min to the water · Year-round — book ahead
Indoor bed west of town. Upper Klamath is the morning drive.
Dogs: Ask
Cabins and rentals (you leave Local Waters):
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
No desk pinned yet. Ask the shop above who they trust here.