Oregon · River fishing · Chiloquin

Williamson River

Hard
difficulty
May–Sep
best months

Williamson River is a fishing destination in Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and located about a third of a mile from the town of Chiloquin. It is a river fishing spot, and the surrounding area offers a mix of hiking, camping and climbing within a short drive. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 85°F with lows near 42°F and only about three wet days in the month. Winter is cold and snowy, with December and January highs near 39°F and several snow days each month. Williamson River Campground sits about 5.4 miles away, and the Williamson River Cg hike is about 5.3 miles off. Climbers can head to the Williamson River Cliffs, Elephant Wall or 1st Wall, all roughly 6.3 miles from the river.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Williamson River

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 19°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 22°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 25°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 28°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 37°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 42°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 41°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 34°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 27°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 24°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 19°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR, 10.8 mi away at 4,180 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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