River Flow: 6,000 cfs "ish" at Umtanum

Water Temp:  42-45 F 

Trending: Rising.

Water Clarity:  1"' vis (no vis). Total Chocolate Milk

• Real Time Flows at Umtanum (Near Red's Fly Shop)

Hatches Upcoming and Current:

• Skwala Stonefly Nymphs
• Worms
• Midges (Zebra of various colors)
• Mayfly Nymphs (emphasis on #16-20 and BWO colors)
• #10 - #6 Stonefly Nymphs (stoneflies live 2-4 years, so any color/size is typically good)
• Sculpin and Various Streamers #6 - #8
• Olive Streamers
• BWO or Baetis Nymphs
• Caddis Larvae

Yakima River Fishing Report

The most recent forecast from NOAA regarding fishable flows is suggesting we'll be back to guiding on Sunday, the river will still be high and colorful but we fully expect to run guides and the fishing on the drop can provide excellent nymphing. The fish needed this burst of water and it will get them out of the deep tanks and allow them to spread out into the shallows. It's a good thing! Be aware there is a marathon in the Yakima Canyon this Saturday, please come to visit but know that in the morning there will be runners starting in Ellensburg. Typically everyone is past Red's by 11 am.

You can pick up an access pass at the Flying J truck stop on your way down if coming from Ellensburg. Typically you don't need these if you simply say you are headed to Red's Fly Shop!  

Skwala Special Guided Trips

Skwala Special: $499 (1 or 2 Anglers), March 1st - March 31st *includes lunch.   Join us for a 6-hour guided trip in March or early April, the perfect time to experience the excitement of the Skwala stonefly hatch.