Naches River Fishing Report

As of September 11, 2026, the Naches River is fishing Fair (7.5/10): October Caddis activity, reported by 1 shop.

Last updated

Medium confidence1 source · freshest data 1d ago

Reports indicate good conditions.

Conditions are holding steady since the previous update.

Freestone Yakima tributary west of Yakima with trout fishing in pocket water and broad runs.

rainbow trout · cutthroat trout · whitefish
7.5
Fair

Current Naches River fishing conditions

A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.

Fishing outlook
Fair · 7.5/10
Current flow
Not reported
Water temperature
Not reported
Water clarity
Not reported

Hatches & recommended flies

Current reports mention October Caddis. Recommended flies include October Caddis.

Access, closures & regulations

Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Naches River location

46.7300, -120.6990

Flow Data

No gauge data available.

No flow data available.

Signal Breakdown

Overall Signal
7.5Fair
Shop Reports
6.7
Report Agreement
9.2

Recommended Flies

October Caddis

What's Hatching

InsectStageTiming
October Caddisadultevening

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Current options in Yakima.

Recent Reports

Reds Fly Shop

2026-09-10GOOD

Cooler water temperatures are improving the Naches fishery; flows are very low and dropping but fish are accessible, especially in the mornings. October Caddis emergence is expected imminently in the evenings, often arriving earlier here than on the Yakima.

October Caddis
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Reds Fly Shop

2026-09-07GOOD

The Naches is running very low but improving with cooler nights; dry flies are the primary tactic with fish more easily located at low flows. October Caddis emergence is imminent in the evenings, expected to begin any day.

October Caddis
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Reds Fly Shop

2026-09-03GOOD

The Naches is running very low with afternoon water temps pushing into the upper 60s on warm days; mornings offer the best fishing. October Caddis emergence is imminent and dry flies are the primary approach, with nymphs and streamers as secondary options.

October Caddis
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Reds Fly Shop

2026-09-01FAIR

River is very low and dropping with afternoon water temps still pushing into the upper 60s on warm days, making mornings the best window. October Caddis are expected to begin emerging any day during evening hours.

October Caddis
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Reds Fly Shop

2026-08-29FAIR

The Naches is running very low with afternoon temperatures still pushing into the upper 60s, but cooler mornings are producing active fish on dry flies. October Caddis emergence is imminent in the evenings, setting up a promising fall dry-fly season.

October Caddis
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