November Fishing Report

11/30/2025 – Wild Waters Fishing Report
We just wrapped up our last fall trips on the McCloud, Klamath, and Trinity. After a busy season, the guides are finally getting a little downtime—catching up with family, chasing upland birds, fixing gear, and getting our heads right for winter steelhead. It’s that time of year when the waders get to dry out for a minute before the next push.
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McCloud Season Wrap-Up
The McCloud gave us another solid year—right in line with the last few strong seasons. Water quality held up great outside of a couple short windows of off-color glacial runoff. Overall, the river fished consistently from opener to close, with plenty of healthy trout in the mix.
The McCloud stays open through winter, but keep in mind that The Nature Conservancy section is closed, and snowfall can make access to the public water tricky.
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Klamath
No way around it—the mid-Klamath had a tough fall. From Happy Camp up toward Iron Gate, steelhead numbers were lean even though the salmon showed up in good shape. Water quality wasn’t the issue; the fish just weren’t there in the numbers we’re used to.
Steelhead runs are cyclical, and this year was simply one of those down swings. With dam removal underway and better days ahead for salmon and steelhead recovery, we’re optimistic for the future—but for now, we’re stepping away from the Klamath for the rest of the season.
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Looking Ahead – Winter Steelhead
Winter steelhead season is right around the corner, and we’ll be guiding primarily on the California coast near Crescent City, CA and on the upper Rogue around Medford, OR.
We chase these fish using a swung fly and two-handed rods, as well as single handers and indicators. We still have a handful of January dates open. Contact us HERE or give us a call at 877-934-7466 to get on the calendar.
Available January Dates:
8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 22, 23, 30, 31
Gift cards are available as well perfect for holiday gifts or for treating yourself. Contact Us to purchase before the holidays

Riley Renick
Owner / Guide
info@wildwatersflyfishing.com
877-934-7466