Yakima River Conditions and Report
River Flow: 2,320 cfs at Umtanum (very good wading or floating level)
Water Temp: 43-49 F
Trending: Stable.
Water Clarity: 30"+ Vis - great clarity!
Hatches Upcoming and Current:
Yakima River Update // Spring is Waking Up
The Yakima River is in great shape right now—flows are looking fantastic, the weather forecast is finally cooperating, and that brutal weekend wind looks like it’s finally laying down. Even better? The Salmonfly hatch is right around the corner.
Fishing has been consistent across the board. In the mornings, nymphing with #6–#4 stonefly patterns has been the top producer for boat anglers cruising fast and cherry picking the best banks, as Salmonfly nymphs begin their migration and trout start to key in. As things warm up, look for rising fish in the right water—March Browns are showing more consistently in the Upper Half of the Lower Canyon and Farmlands, and you might still find a few late Blue Winged Olives hanging around. The Skwala hatch is essentially done, but fish are still looking up when conditions are right.
Wade fishing has been solid throughout the system, especially in the Lower Canyon where fish can be just a rod tip away. This is a great time for dry wading with stealthy, short presentations—tight drifts in close quarters are often the key to success.
Want to make the most of your day? Fish with one of our professional guides. Whether it’s walk-and-wade, honing your dry fly technique, or just covering water efficiently from a boat, our guide team is here to help you hit your goals.
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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
