Yakima River Fishing Report

Fishing is good and consistent with low, clear water at 715 cfs. Small nymphs and BWO dries dominate, with streamer fishing picking up during low-light periods and spey anglers finding success swinging sculpin and baitfish patterns.

Reported location: Umtanum / canyon

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, BWO, BWO, October Caddis, Caddis, Caddis.

Dry fly fishing is hot with BWO hatches occurring throughout the day. Water is very low and easily wadeable, with beautiful October weather.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO.

Fall is prime time on the Yakima for trout with October caddis on top and BWO hatches in the afternoons. The river is low and very wadable, offering good dry fly and nymph opportunities.

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: October Caddis, BWO.

Fishing is excellent, especially on cloudy days for BWO dry fly and streamer anglers. Water is low and clear, allowing wade anglers to spot and stalk rising fish throughout the canyon.

Reported location: Umtanum / canyon reach

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, BWO, BWO, October Caddis, Caddis.

Fishing is improving after a tough weekend as fish acclimate to colder temps and low, clear water. Small BWO and Baetis patterns are the key right now, with dry fly opportunities during midday overcast periods and streamer action best at low light.

Reported location: Umtanum (near Red's Fly Shop)

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, BWO, Baetis, October Caddis, Caddis.

Fishing was tough over the weekend due to a temperature drop but is expected to improve as fish acclimate. BWO and Baetis hatches are dominant and trout are keyed on small flies; tiny dries and nymphs are most productive, with streamers best during low-light periods.

Reported location: Umtanum

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, BWO, Baetis, October Caddis, Caddis.

Water is low and clear, ideal for wading but fish spook easily. Nymphing is the most productive technique, with dry fly fishing on BWOs and midges improving later in the day, especially on overcast conditions.

Reported location: Umtanum

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, Midge, Caddis, October Caddis, Stonefly.

Water is low and clear, making fish easily spooked but rewarding for stealthy anglers. Nymphing is the most productive technique, with dry fly action on BWOs and small midges during midday, and streamers best during low-light periods.

Reported location: Umtanum

Reported water clarity: clear

Hatches in this report: BWO, Caddis, October Caddis, Midge, Stonefly.

A float from Green Bridge to diversion dam produced at least one fish landed by a novice angler on a light streamer. Fishing was described as secondary to the enjoyment of the outing on a gorgeous day.

Reported location: Green Bridge to diversion

Full-on caddis hatch with flows just below 2000cfs — ideal conditions. Fish are aggressive and river structure is clearly visible; skating caddis and streamers are the top techniques.

Reported location: tailouts and deep runs

Hatches in this report: Caddis.