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Yakima River: The flip-flop on the Yakima is here, the river is low, and wading opportunities couldn't be better! Throughout the entire system there is ample water to access on foot, providing opportunity for anyone to get out and throw dry flies for trout still! Walking the Yakima during the cooler sunny days on the eastside of the Cascades during fall is a great way to spend a day. Now through October is our favorite time of year there! Dry fly fishing will be productive, with many bugs hatching including Craneflies, Summer (Short-wing) Stoneflies, October Caddis, and BWO's beginning to...

We are amongst the dog days of summer, and while your favorite trout stream may be low and warm there are more than enough opportunities across the state to chase after fish. Check out some of the highlights below! Yakima River: While flows have remained relatively high through July and August, we have seen a slow reduction of water out of the Cle Eum Reservoir bringing flows into the upper 3000's CFS. With our prolonged warm weather the water temperatures have risen above ideal levels lately, especially above the Cle Elum River confluence. Fishing the early hours of the day...

  Yakima River: The "flip-flop" on the Yakima River is underway which entails water release from some of the headwater reservoirs, raising the river flows through the summer. This makes wading access difficult below the Cle Elum River, though not impossible as there are still certain inside seams, side channels, and gravel bars still accessible. While boat access will be the best way to fish, the river above the Cle Elum confluence will remain accessible on foot most of the summer. Water temperatures should remain adequate for the near future, but keep an eye on the temperature through the summer...

Spring is here and the fishing opportunities are continually ramping up! We are just a couple weeks from many Puget Sound streams opening for trout fishing, yet there are numerous local lakes, the Puget Sound itself, and the Yakima River to fish, which has been fishing well as of late. Whether you care to chase coldwater or warmwater species, there are fish abound across the state.   Yakima River: The river has seen an influx of flows since Saturday, though it was fishing quite well prior to the reservoir release. Keep an eye on the river flows, as we will see spontaneous releases until...

Fishing Report Yakima River: If chasing trout is desired the next few months, the Yakima River is one to consider. Being able to withstand the cooler temperatures of Eastern Washington is necessary, though the rewards can be fruitful. The river is low and clear as of this writing, though it will continually be prudent to keep an eye on flows during any rain events. Otherwise, the Yakima can be quite consistent if you know how to target the trout, which will generally entail nymphing and streamer fishing. Looking for the ideal water is another key factor, as the trout will...