The first of the 4 Klamath River dams is coming down, right now.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

https://caltrout.org/news/copco-2-deconstruction-begins-on-klamath-river?utm_source=California+Trout+List&utm_campaign=762ea3aa03-watershed+moments+launch_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cf2a51cf18-762ea3aa03-300332787&mc_cid=762ea3aa03&mc_eid=4c50c4a2ed

[Jeff F]

I can't believe this is actually happening. Such great news to see those pictures.

I wonder if the Klamath will be fishable this fall??? Or will it be muddy due to the construction?

[TahoeJoe]

Hooray! I never thought it would happen.

@Jeff F Both Copco dams are both above Iron Gate so, in my opinion, there shouldn't be much of a silt problem until Iron Gate Dam comes out. That dam is slated to come out next year.

[Jeff F]

Hooray! I never thought it would happen.

@Jeff F Both Copco dams are both above Iron Gate so, in my opinion, there shouldn't be much of a silt problem until Iron Gate Dam comes out. That dam is slated to come out next year.

Thanks Joe. That's good news. Haven't been there in 3 years due to the stupid COVID shutdown, fires, and last year's slide and muddy water.

[lake flyer]

How many miles of river will open up after all four dams are removed?

[Bob Smith]

Counting all of the tributaries, the estimate is that about 400 miles of new habitat will open up after the final dam is removed.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I heard the smaller half-pounders spawn up the tributaries?



In my lifetime of fishing, I am very excited to see dams coming down, worldwide now.