SOMES BAR – While the fall Chinook salmon returns to the Klamath River and tributaries are much better than last year, steelhead fishing continues to be very tough on the middle Klamath River, despite great water conditions, according to Doug Cole Marble Mountain Ranch fishing lodge and guide service.

“We had 9 guide days over with the San Jose Fly Caster's Club. and....OUCH! We totaled 4 adult steelhead over the three days, and a few juvenile fish...sigh…and not a single half pounder,” said Cole.

Fishing conditions were ideal. “It rained the morning of Nov 13, but cleared up mid-morning and remained beautiful and comfortable for fishing conditions through the next two days,” Cole stated. ...