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Yakima River: The Yakima has continued to fish well during Fall, with low flows and mayfly hatches being the name of the game. While we are seeing good amounts of rain in the Cascades, flows have remained low as most of the precipitation has been held in the reservoirs. Wading remains incredible throughout the system, and fishing from a boat is viable though hard boats will find some rocks besides in the lower canyon. The only concern in the river is below the State (East Cle Elum; Hwy 10) boat launch, where the main channel has an impassable logjam. The...

Yakima River: Warmer temperatures have lead to more active fish and bugs! We are now in the time of year where bugs will be prevalent, including large, medium and smaller bugs throughout the system. Fish will continually habituate in faster water lies as water temperatures warm, but generally fishing around seamlines, drop offs, and structure are always good places to start. Finally for insects, the Mother's Day Caddis hatch has bloomed, providing great dry fly fishing in the afternoon to evening hours. The Stonefly nymphs will migrate into June, with the adults soon as well (Big dry flies!). Yellow Sallies...

Yakima River: While we have seen flows fluctuate on the Yakima River due to snowmelt on the Teanaway and periodic reservoir releases, when the water is stable we have seen great fishing on the Yakima! Warmer water temperatures lead to more active fish and bugs! We have begun to see March Browns emerge in afternoon hours as well as some remaining Blue Wing Olives remaining mainly on cloudy days. Skwala Stoneflies have slowly begun to wane, though we are still seeing surface action in the afternoon on adult flies. Fish will continually habituate in faster water lies as water temperatures...

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...