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Yakima River: While chilly east of the Cascades, the Yakima River still provides opportunity to catch quality fish this time of year. Though, the upcoming highlight will be the Skwala Stonefly hatch, which will starting sometime in February. The onset is determined by water temperatures, generally when we see daytime temperatures consistently reaching 42 degrees F. With the onset of the emergence of these adult insects, the trout will begin to inhabit varied habitat from their winter time lies as well. Stoneflies generally emerge in faster water, around shelves and stark drop-offs. Due to this fish will inhabit shallower water...

Yakima River: The Eastside of the Cascade mountains have settled into cooler temperatures, slowing trout fishing down and adjusting the fishes temperaments as well. While the numbers of fish being caught aren't staggering, we have had some reports of good to great streamer and nymph fishing on warmer days. While the fish may be more lethargic, they are still feeding, in order to prepare for the winter months. It may not be the numbers game you see in warmer months, so be thorough in the likely water to ensure fish are seeing your presentations! With the lower water flows and...

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...