Yakima River — hatch chart + live conditions
Washington's premier trout river — Blue Ribbon water through the canyon below Cle Elum. Skwala hatch in March/April draws serious fly fishers. PMD and caddis dominate summer. Catch-and-release on most sections.
Top 3 dry flies for June
12-month hatch chart
| Month | blue wing olive | caddis | green drake | october caddis | pale morning dun | skwala | stonefly | terrestrial | trico |
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| March | ● | ● | |||||||
| April | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| May | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| June · now | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| July | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| August | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| September | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| October | ● | ● | |||||||
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Frequently asked
What are the best months to fish the Yakima River?
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What flies hatch on the Yakima River in June?
Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, stonefly, terrestrial.
What species are in the Yakima River?
Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Washington's premier trout river — Blue Ribbon water through the canyon below Cle Elum. Skwala hatch in March/April draws serious fly fishers. PMD and caddis dominate summer. Catch-and-release on most sections.
Are there special fishing regulations on the Yakima River?
No special-regulation section is listed here — standard Washington trout regulations apply. Check WA WDFW before fishing.
How do I check live water conditions on the Yakima River?
The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 12500000). It refreshes hourly.
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