Lonesome Duck

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Season
May 23 - October 31, 2023 is the fishing season. The lodge is open year around for other activities.
The May 23 - Oct. 31, 2023 rates are - River’s Edge log home rents for $350 per night for 2 and $50 per night for each additional person up to 6. Arrowhead Cottage is $300 per night for 2 and $50 per night for each additional person. Guided fishing is $475 per day for 2 anglers and includes lunch.
Number of guests
For 2023 they can take 10 guests.
Species:
- Rainbow Trout

United States >> Oregon >> Chiloquin

Fishing and Species

Klamath Lake has 90,000 surface acres, an average depth of 8 feet, an endless supply of aquatic food, thousands upon thousands of native trout (big 5 lb+, bigger 10 lbs, monster 15 lb+) and only two inlet rivers; the Wood and the Williamson. Lonesome Duck fronts over 2.5 miles of prime Williamson fishing water. Fishing is fantastic in the Klamath Basin. A few minutes from Lonesome Duck are the Wood River, Klamath Lake, Agency Lake and the Sprague River. All of these locations offer unique flyfishing opportunities. The headwaters of the Williamson is another option with our friends from Yamsi Ranch. Lonesome Duck provides some of the best opportunities on the river to fish the hexagenia hatch which typically happens in late June and into July. The large mayflies emerge from the silt bottom at sunset each evening and provide an irresistible meal for the big wild trout. At Lonesome Duck you are able to walk out your door and into the excitement of the hex hatch.

Arrivals and Departures

They are flexible on the number of days and nights as well as arrival and departure days.

Accomodations

There is Rivers Edge, a 1500 square foot log home. It has two bedrooms, a sleeping loft, two baths, kitchen, living and dining room and can each sleep up to six. In addition, there is Arrowhead Cottage, an original ranch house that has been remodeled. It has two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, living and dining rooms. There is also a screened porch. This cottage sleeps up to four.

Non Anglers / Activities

As it is with most destinations that non-anglers are considering, it depends on their interest lining up with what options there are. Destinations include the 30,000 acre Upper and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges, Crater Lake, a number of area golf courses, Klamath County Museum, Favell Museum (of Native American artifacts and culture) and Fort Klamath Museum and Park, just to name a few.

Airport / Logistics

The nearest airport is Klamath Falls, but Bend is a larger airport with more flights. The driving time from Portland is just under 5 hours.

Climate

The Klamath Basin has a large range in temperature from late spring in the 40's to 70's( it could frost too) to summer weather of 60's to 90 and then cooling off in the fall. It is a relatively dry area, but always be prepared.

Included

Lodging, access to their 2.5 miles of river frontage and use of canoes and boats.

Not Included

Meals, fishing license, guided fishing and gratuities.

Currency/Credit Cards

They do take credit cards, but most local restaurants and stores do.

Gratuities

A suggested gratuity is 10-15% for the lodge and 15 to 20% for the guide.

Medical Facilities

The nearest hospital is in Klamath Falls.

Documentation

None

Beverages

The lodge does not furnish or sell any beverages so please bring your own.

Laundry

There is a laundromat in Chiloquin.

Phone, Internet, Power

Phone: paid phone

Internet: free internet

Power: 110 volts

Oregon

Lonesome Duck Ranch & Resort is the place to stay for premium trophy trout fly fishing in Southern Oregon. Lonesome Duck is tucked away in southern Oregon, just north of Klamath Falls on one of the finest wild trout river in the US: Oregon’s Williamson River, home to some of the largest wild trout in the country. The resort is nestled among towering ponderosa pines along a private 2.5 mile “fishy” stretch of the river. You’ll share the property with cows, horses, llamas, and a very friendly dog. In addition, there is excellent birdwatching at the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges and Crater Lake National Park is nearby.

Lonesome Duck’s owners, Steve and Debbie Hilbert, have two beautiful guest houses spread out over 200 acres. Both houses have fully equipped kitchens in addition to a gas BBQ on the porch. Pots, pans and linens are all included in your house – just bring your favorite ingredients. Rivers Edge is a 1500 sq. ft. hand-hewn log home that sleeps six. It has two bedrooms and a loft, two full bathrooms, living room with a wood stove, dining room, kitchen and a large covered porch.

The other is Arrowhead Cottage, which was the original ranch house and has been totally renovated. It has a massive stone fireplace featuring the ranch brand and other artifacts. This cottage has two bedrooms, one bath, a dining room, living room, screened porch, and fully equipped kitchen. The large covered porch is the ideal place to relax, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sunset melt into the river.

Guided fishing can be arranged to make the most out of your visit. This is best set up when you make your reservation. The Ranch has boats and canoes that are available for guest use on the property. Right in front of the cottages are some of the best places on the river to fish the Hexagenia hatch, which typically happens in late June and into July. The large mayflies emerge from the silt bottom at sunset each evening and provide an irresistible meal for the big wild trout.

A few minutes from Lonesome Duck are the Wood River, Klamath Lake, Agency Lake and the Sprague River. All of these locations offer unique fly fishing opportunities. Fish move out of the lake and into the river to feed, escape the summer heat and to spawn. They range in size from 12 inches to 15 pounds! There is an option to do a combo trip with the folks at Yamsi Ranch at the headwaters of the Williamson.

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