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  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...