Oregon
Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin
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Cautions
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 11502500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
5 mph E
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 1 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 38°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 56°F / Low 41°F
Chance 77%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Clear
High 69°F / Low 38°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 4 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Williamson River below Sprague River near Chiloquin, Oregon. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 11502500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Williamson River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Williamson below Sprague is the Klamath Basin spring-creek trout reach near Chiloquin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 11502500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Sprague, Wood River, and Upper Klamath Lake. Large rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODFW Klamath Williamson rainbow trout. USGS 11502500 below Sprague. Distinct from Wood River and Upper Klamath Lake.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Spring-influenced Williamson River below the Sprague confluence near Chiloquin, Klamath County, upstream of Upper Klamath Lake.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ODFW Klamath / Williamson access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Private ranch land is common; use posted public access. This is not Crane Prairie or Wickiup.
Stocking information
ODFW Klamath District manages Williamson trout with wild and hatchery components by section. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
ODFW Klamath / Williamson section rules, including seasonal closures and gear restrictions on defined waters, apply. Do not copy Wood River or Sprague rules onto this ID. Confirm current rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Klamath, Oregon
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Klamath
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Williamson River below Sprague near Chiloquin
Regulation Summary
Williamson below Sprague: ODFW Klamath Williamson River rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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