BRIDGE ON US 101 ACROSS KLAMATH RIVER
The Klamath is one of the most famous rivers in the west for Salmon and Steelhead fishing. This photo from along side the bridge overlooks the Waukell Riffle at low tide. This is the first place where fish entering the river for their spawning migration first begin to encounter the changes in current as the main river flows into tidewater. They tend to slow down and congregate in riffles like this, resting before continuing upriver. The Klamath is just 20miles south of Crescent City and the Battery Point Beach House on Highway 101. Rivers change yearly and this riffle may not be accessible for fishing at this time. There are plenty of other fishable spots in the area. Salmon begin to enter the river in July and are followed closely by Steelhead, "half-pounders" first, then bigger adults. These runs last through October and around Thanksgiving, the big winter run of Steelhead begins. There are jet boat cruses up the river leaving from the area, which is located by the town of Klamath, and other things to do besides fish. The "Trees of Mystery" attraction is nearby and Fern Canyon is about 20 miles south.