Upper Klamath River Canyon 

Pacific Northwest

This rough and tumble section of the Klamath River has avoided press for many years but has been a coveted personal playground for the staff of Fly Water Travel. Due to the treacherous nature of the wade fishing, we never envisioned it as a guidable venue until Roe Outfitters’ skillful utilization of self bailing rafts. With a relatively short spring and fall season, don’t delay in being one of the first outsiders to enjoy the West’s most exciting trophy rainbow system.

Location:
The Klamath River canyon is located in southern Oregon, approximately 15 miles southwest of Klamath Falls, OR.

Fishing Program:
The Klamath Canyon is an extremely rugged section of river located in Oregon. The water is typically off color and very fast. This section of the Klamath river can only be floated by Roe Outfitters and due to its rough and tumble nature, is best suited to adventuresome anglers. The rainbow trout here tend to be very stout and average 14-18 inches with hearty fish in the 19-23 inch class being fairly common. The river fishes best in April and May and in October and November. When the system is on, it can be some of the best rainbow trout fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest.

Guides for Roe Outfitters tend to start early in the morning. Please bring your own breakfast snacks. The Running Y has coffee makers in the rooms and made coffee at the front desk. Anglers will be asked to help in running the shuttle, so please be sure to have gas in the tank.

Accommodations and Meals:
Roe Cabin: Roe Cabin is located in Rocky Point Oregon in a secluded spot at the base of the Cascade Mountains and a few minutes’ walk from Klamath Lake. You'll enjoy the unique open structure of Roe Cabin with its enormous picture windows and vaulted ceilings. You can see the outdoors from nearly anywhere in the cabin. Roe Cabin will sleep up to six people with one queen size bed, a set of bunk beds, and a full size futon bed. The set-up is great for families or groups of adventurers. Keep in mind that Roe Cabin does not have separate bedrooms. Sleeping and living areas are all common areas.

Another fantastic feature of Roe Cabin is its kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped, just bring what you want to cook. Some spices and basic supplies are available. Coffee maker and microwave are available as are pots, pans, plates, full size refrigerator and range. Linens are provided. There is no need to bring along your sleeping bag.

The Running Y: The Running Y Ranch is a full service resort located in the high mountain desert just outside of Klamath Falls, Oregon. It features an 82 room main lodge with warm, inviting guest rooms and spacious suites overlooking the golf course. Suites include kitchenettes, flat-screen plasma televisions and romantic fireplaces. The ranch also has a sports and fitness center (including a pool), spa, bar and restaurant, shopping center, eight miles of paved walking and biking trails, and award winning golf course. For the equestrian the ranch also has corrals, where private or group horseback rides can be arranged.

There are several places to eat at the Running Y Resort (meals are not included in the package price):

Please note: Your meeting time is usually before breakfast is available. Please be sure to bring along some snacks to eat for the early mornings. Lunches will be provided by the guides.

Gallagher's Café and Sports Bar is located in the town center, The Village at the Ranch. Enjoy the great breakfasts and lunches served from 6:00AM – 4:00PM in the family friendly Café.

The Ranch House Restaurant, adjacent to the Golf Shop, provides a casually elegant dining experience with spectacular views. The restaurant is open seven days a week, serving lunch, a late afternoon light menu and dinner. Dinner reservations are recommended. Call 541.850.5777

The Wetlands Lounge, located inside the grand Lodge, is open Sunday through Thursday 3:00PM - 11:00PM and Friday and Saturday from 3:00pm to midnight. The Wetlands offers a light menu, Northwest microbrews and your favorite beverages that you can enjoy inside the lounge, in the Great Room of the Lodge, or while taking in the spectacular views outside on the deck.

Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Running Y Ranch Resort
Days 2-4: Full days of guided fishing.
Day 5: Depart resort.

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