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Yakima River Fishing Report

Yakima River Fishing Report // March 15th, 2024 - Skwalas Hatching

Yakima River Conditions and Report

River Flow: 1,280 cfs

Water Temp: 40+

Trending: Slow Drop

Water Clarity:  4'

Hatches Upcoming and Current:

  • Skwala Dry Flies
  • Skwala Nymphs
  • Mop Flies
  • Mouse Jig
  • Zebra Midge
  • Jiggy Fry
  • #10 - #6 Stonefly Nymphs (stoneflies live 2-4 years, so any color/size is typically good)
  • Sculpin and Various Streamers #6 - #8
  • Mayfly Nymphs (dark colors #16-#18)
  • Caddis Pupae #14 #16 (dark colors, fish 'em on the bottom)

The hatch is on. We are seeing adult Skwalas every day right now. The fishing is good, but don't come out expecting big numbers. You'll need to work and work making delicate shots into soft seamlines if you want to tally up a good number of trout. Don't let your guard down, just keep placing that fly on the spot again and again, and again. The water is very clear, low, and we're looking forward to a little boost next week that will help get the larger trout out of the big pools and up into the shallow water.

Look for your best fishing to be in the afternoon, yesterday our best dry fly fishing by far was after the sun got behind the ridge and it gave us some nice shadows.

 

 


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River Flow Links

Yakima River Flow Prediction Chart

While the chart is only a "prediction", it is based on historical data, weather forecasts, current weather, current snow-pack etc. You can use this to get a rough idea of how the river is going to react to predicted rainfall, run-off, etc.

Yakima River Flow Prediction Chart at Umtanum

Yakima Water Temperatures

 

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Comments

Thomas Titus - May 17, 2022

Good morning,

I’d like to see if it would be possible to set up a personalized fishing trip. I recently purchased a new flyfishing raft setup and I’d like to take a rowing lesson in it. Ideally I’d like to setup a guided trip for me and my best friend using my raft (if possible). Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back.

Tom

Joe Rotter - April 25, 2022

RE: Smolt Pushes – Great question! We feel your pain. There isn’t a very good line of communication from the operators on when they plan to push, but we do have a contact there that has given us a heads up a time or two. I’ll see if can get on a regular notification and share it here.

Joe Anderson - April 19, 2022

Is there any information regarding water releases for the “smolt pushes”. I would like to think that they could do these on a somewhat regular basis or give some sort of warning. As a weekend warrior with a 3+ hour drive (one way) it would be great to be able to predict when these increased flows will occur.

Aaron - April 18, 2022

All time March brown hatch in the canyon today!

Rafael Amilca Salado - February 18, 2022

Thanks Joe! I’ll be sure to stop by on in tomorrow unless Boston continues to get more delays & cancellations. : (

Joe Rotter - February 6, 2022

Bob, great question! Most all the takeouts are good for pontoon boats depending on how close you need to get to the river. For full sized drift boats or trailer access, just avoid Mahres and Big Pines downstream of Red’s. Other than that, you are all good!

Bob Conley - February 5, 2022

what put in/take out ramps are snow free enough for my one man pontoon? Suggestions appreciated for put in take out points for 3-4 hour float this week. thanks!

Joe Rotter - February 4, 2022

Hi Wes, I think you’ll be in great shape. The river is low and clear now. We do have a PILE of snow in the low valleys but the extended forecast suggests stable weather.

Joe Rotter - February 4, 2022

Hi Rafael, there is no better place to start than Red’s Fly Shop. Within a few minutes of the shop you can be wade fishing on public water right here in the scenic Canyon section. Just come on in and chat with the crew here, we’ll help you out!

Wesley Holt - February 2, 2022

Gonna be heading up to the yak around Valentine’s Day for some fly fishing. What’s the prediction you think on the conditions.

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