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The Klickitat cuts through steep basalt cliffs and rugged canyons of south-central Washington. Fed by glaciers on Mount Adams, its flows rise and fall with the seasons, shaping a river that feels alive, unpredictable, and powerful. At nearly 100 miles long, the Klickitat remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s true wild rivers.
Cottonwoods and alders line the banks, while Douglas fir and ponderosa pine stand on the ridges above. In spring, the canyon fills with wildflowers, and in fall, the colors shift to gold and crimson. Eagles, osprey, and hawks soar overhead, while deer and black bears wander the lower slopes. River otters and beavers make their homes along the edges, sharing the water with trout, salmon, and steelhead.
The Klickitat has long been a destination for anglers chasing steelhead and salmon.
This balance of salmon, steelhead, and resident trout makes the Klickitat a cornerstone of Washington’s fisheries.
The Klickitat is more than just a fishing river — it’s a living ecosystem and a place of connection. It reminds us that wild places still exist, where the river runs free, salmon and steelhead return each year, and anglers measure success not just in fish caught, but in the time spent surrounded by canyon walls and flowing water.
Every fish is earned, and that’s part of the magic. If you want to test yourself against one of the Northwest’s most iconic gamefish in a wild setting, this is the place and the season to do it.
