Link River - Redband Trout are in the river in very low numbers

Redband Trout are in the river in very low numbers

Link River - Klamath Falls , OR (Klamath County)

by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
1-20-2026
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Closed to fishing for salmon. Check Link River Flows. Redband Trout are in the river in very low numbers.

ODFW also encourages the use of single barbless hooks in this fishery, not removing fish from the water and catch-and-release rubber nets. Open year round with catch-and-release only for redband trout. No bait allowed.

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OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Reports

for Tuesday, January 20th

Detroit Reservoir: Refilling the reservoir for the summer will begin on Feb. 1
Santiam River ( North Fork) : The river is currently running at around 2,900 cfs at the gage in Mahama
Santiam River ( North Fork) Above Detroit Lake: Currently, flows are over 750 cfs
Santiam River (South Fork): Flows are currently at around 2,050 cfs at the gage in Waterloo
Campbell Reservoir: The reservoir is likely freezing
Fourmile Lake: Access could be blocked by snow
Gerber Reservoir: The reservoir should be freezing
Upper Klamath Lake: The lake is starting to freeze in some locations especially Shoalwater and Howard Bay
Klamath River - Upper - OR: Klamath River Report
Lake Of The Woods: The lake is starting to freeze

Once frozen over Walton Lake can provide excellent ice-fishing opportunities

Walton Lake

1-18-2026
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