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KLAMATH RIVER SALMON AND STEELHEAD ...
Salmon fishing on the Klamath improved after schools of fresh fish, including both jacks and adults, moved into the lower river over the Labor Day weekend.
“The five anglers fishing with me on Sunday, August 31 landed 20 fish, including 5 adult salmon, 13 jacks and 2 wild steelhead," said Jim Burns of Sure Bite Guide Service. "The steelhead were in the 5 to 6 pound range, while the adult salmon were over 15 pounds."
The best bite was in the afternoon. "We had a double or single hook-up on every pass for about a 40 minute period," he noted.
On the previous day during the American Fishing Foundation Klamath River Derby, his anglers hooked 9 salmon, including 4 adult chinooks. They were boondoggling roe at a variety of spots from Terwer Riffle to Blue Creek. Burns is booking salmon and steelhead trips on the Klamath through October 15.
"During the A.F.F derby, I worked with Inside Sportfishing, Fox Sports to film the event," said Steve Huber, fishing guide. " J.D. Richey, Frank Townley and Gary Farley and I all had parts. We got some nice fish and great video. I had a great week of fishing with some nice salmon. Our biggest day was 25 salmon landed.."
Dave Castellanos of Cast Guide Service was on vacation at press time, but plans to return to the Klamath River shortly for salmon and steelhead fishing adventures. "I caught several rainbows to 17 inches while fishing Panther Martins in upper Hat Creek in the Old Station Area," said Castellanos.
Dave Mierkey of Rip Their Lips Off Guide Service is also booking salmon and steelhead trips on the Klamath River.“
The North Coast region provides one of California's best ocean fisheries. The warm summer Pacific currents rich in nutrients and the rugged coastline nurture a thriving rock fish community of around 20 different species available to the sportfisherman, the favorite being ling cod. Occasionally shark, and albacore are available. Shelter Cove is known for its Pacific Halibut whose average weight surpasses the average Alaskan weight. There is abundant salmon most of the summer and smelt are on the beaches from June to September. You can also dive for abalone and trap Dungeness crab. The Smith River provides runs of Chinook from October through December and California's finest steelhead fishing December through March. The Smith also provides anglers the opportunity to do battle with sea run cutthroat throughout most of the summer. Read about Hiouchi. The Mouth of the Klamath sees one of the largest fall runs on the coast from late August through early October. Other notable rivers in the area are the Trinity, Mad, and Vanduzen. If you're looking for trout, try Ruth Lake on Highway 36 east of Fortuna or the Lagoons north of Trinidad.
Mark Mansu caught this 61 lb Chinook on the Smith River on November 1st. His dad, John Mansu, had received a gift certificate from his wife Cheryl, for fishing with Harvey Young and Fishawk River Co. almost two years ago and finally decided to come up and cash it in. We had lots of hook -ups and a few fish to the boat on the Chetco the day before and had moved down to the Smith looking for a little more action. We found the action and Mark, John, and friend, Dave, all pitched in to lift this beautiful Chinook for a smiling portrait! Harvey Young, Fishawk River Co. |
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