Oregon
Upper Klamath Lake fishing guide
Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon holds rainbow trout, brook trout, chinook salmon, channel catfish, yellow perch, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. Anglers can launch boats at Wocus Bay Boat Launch, Wocus Bay Ramp, Pelican Marina Pumpout, Moore Park Marina #2, and Eagle Ridge; public bank access is limited, making boat access the primary option for most fishing opportunities on this large Oregon lake.
Current conditions
As of September 1, 2026, Upper Klamath Lake has water around 66°F. Conditions look good for fishing right now.
- State
- Oregon
- Public access
- Yes
- Access points
- 8
- Species recorded
- 8
These conditions are read from our data about once a day and may not reflect the current moment. For real-time conditions, open Guidepole Fish.
Public access & launches
Public bank access at several points along Upper Klamath Lake, computed from public land ownership and hydrography.
- Wocus Bay Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Pelican Marina PumpoutPrivateFishing access
- Eagle RidgeKlamath CountyBoat access
- Moore Park Marina #1City of Klamath FallsBoat access
- Moore Park Marina #2City of Klamath FallsBoat access
- Wocus Bay RampKlamath CountyBoat access
- Upper Klamath Lake (Bare Island)Klamath CountyFishing access
- Pelican MarinaPrivateBoat access
Regulations
- Southeast Zone
1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length. Closed to all angling in Hagelstein Park.
- BassSoutheast Zone
- Season
- Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season.
- Bag
- Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions . No limit in the southwest corner of the Southeast Zone. Streams: No limit.
- Gear
- Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams unless noted under Exceptions
No more than 3 over 15 inches in length in lakes. No minimum length in streams. No size limit in the southwest corner of the Southeast Zone. Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams unless noted under Exceptions .
- Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, and Yellow PerchSoutheast Zone
- Season
- Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season.
- Bag
- No limit.
- Gear
- Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams
Angling restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams. See Exceptions where use of bait is allowed.
As of 2026-08-28.Guidance, not legal advice — always confirm current rules with the state.Official Oregon regulations
What’s in it
Recorded in/near this water. Occurrence-based unless a higher-confidence source is shown — see it per-species in the app.
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Forest Park Is 5,200 Acres and the Gorge Is 40 Minutes. Here's How to Use Both.
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Portland, OR
Urban Fishing in Portland: Salmon in the Willamette, Smallmouth Under the Bridges, and Sturgeon Past the Skyline
Portland is one of the only major cities in America where you can catch salmon and steelhead inside city limits. The Willamette River runs through downtown holding spring Chinook, smallmouth bass, sturgeon, and walleye. The Columbia River forms the northern border. No boat needed for most of it.
Portland, OR
Birding Portland: The Island Where Half the Units Close in October
Portland has a 5,200-acre forest inside the city, one of the largest protected wetlands in any American city, and an agricultural island twenty minutes north where several of the best units close on October 1 and do not reopen until spring. Knowing which is which is the whole trick.
Bridal Veil, OR
The Multnomah-Wahkeena Loop After the Fire: What Grew Back and What Didn't
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Government Camp, OR
The Timberline Trail: 41 Miles Around Mount Hood, and the River Crossing That Stops People
A loop entirely around an 11,000-foot volcano, 41.5 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing, and a free permit you pick up at the trailhead. The permit is the easy part. The hard part is a glacial river with no bridge that has turned back more parties than the elevation ever has.
Bend, OR
South Sister Without a Rope: Oregon's Easiest Big Summit Is Still a Long Day
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Upper Klamath Lake fishing — FAQ
Can you fish Upper Klamath Lake?
Yes — Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon has public access (public bank access at several points). Open the guide to see the public access, launches, and current regulations.
Do you need a license to fish Upper Klamath Lake?
Yes — Oregon requires a valid fishing license for most fishing. The current official state regulations are linked on this page.
What fish are in Upper Klamath Lake?
Species recorded in Upper Klamath Lake include Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Bullhead Catfish, Brook Trout, Pumpkinseed. The full list is on this page.
Where can you access Upper Klamath Lake?
Access points include Wocus Bay Boat Launch, Pelican Marina Pumpout, Eagle Ridge. See every launch and access site on this page.
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