River Flow: 2,650 cfs at Umtanum

Water Temp:  42-45 F 

Trending: Dropping still. 

Water Clarity:  24"+ Vis Green.

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

Hatches Upcoming and Current:

• Skwala Dry Flies (afternoon hours)
• Skwala Nymphs (morning)
• Worms
  
• Mayfly Nymphs (emphasis on #14 #16 March Brown 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
• Caddis Larvae

Yakima River Fishing Report

The Yakima River is fishing well right now, and spring is slowly waking things up! In the mornings, nymphing is your best bet, but as the day warms up, the dry fly action kicks in. Skwala stones are bringing fish to the surface in the afternoons, especially in the shaded banks, and you can find trout sipping Blue Winged Olives in soft foam lines if you watch closely. March Browns are making a daily appearance in the upper half of the Lower Canyon and throughout the Farmlands section. Wade fishing is solid across the system, and in the Lower Canyon especially, many fish are sitting just a rod tip away—short casts and tight drifts are key. A dry-wading approach right from the bank can be deadly this time of year.

If you're looking to make the most of your time on the water, fishing with one of our professional guides is a great way to go. Our guide team is friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating. Whether you're hoping to focus on walk-and-wade techniques, get some dry fly time in, or just learn something new, we're here to serve and tailor the day to your goals. It’s still early spring, so expect to work for your fish—but that’s part of the reward when one eats your fly.

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.