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Summer Steelhead, Chinook and Coho Salmon

Klickitat River

Klickitat River

The Klickitat is lovingly referred to as the "Klick" by locals. This wonderful stream meets the Columbia River about 11 miles upstream of Hood River on the Washington side, near the town of Lyle.

This river is bigger than the Hood and the White Salmon, but much smaller than the Deschutes. It is known primarily for it's run of summer steelhead, and is arguably one of the top summer steelhead rivers in the US.

Much like the Hood, the Klick is glacially fed and can be nearly impossible to fish during the hottest parts of the year. It can clear up quicker and stay in shape longer than the Hood when conditions are improving, but it's can get ugly quickly. 

There are some steelhead around in June, but most of the action happens in the fall.  September through November is when you want to be there to catch summer steelhead. A healthy fall chinook run draws anglers in September and October. The lower 15 miles of river can get very busy if there are salmon around.  Few salmon anglers venture upstream very far, so the rest of the river can be quiet and peaceful.

We are offering single day float trips on the Klickitat River with Travis Wallace of Western Waters Guide Service.  You can arrange a trip by filling out the form below or contacting Travis directly through his website. 

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