What flies are hatching on the Yakima River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Yakima River include Skwala, Salmonfly, Golden Stone. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Yakima River?

The Yakima River is running at 3,620 CFS at the Yakima at Umtanum (Canyon) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Yakima River fishable today?

Yakima River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 3,620 CFS at the Yakima at Umtanum (Canyon) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Yakima River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Yakima River — Yakima at Umtanum (Canyon)

Marginal

3,620CFS

Discharge

32.57ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

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24-Hr Pressure

28.38 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

76°FClear sky

Wind 20 mph28.38 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

97° / 69°

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

101° / 70°

Fri

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Clear sky

93° / 60°

Sat

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Clear sky

87° / 59°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 3,620 CFS · PMDs continue. Caddis evenings

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Yakima River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Yakima River · July · Summer

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JanDec

PMDs continue. Caddis evenings (Elk Hair Caddis). Hot canyon water — early starts and late evenings. Hopper-dropper productive.

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About Yakima River

Washington's premier trout river — tailwater below Keechelus Dam producing wild redband rainbows, famous Skwala and PMD hatches in a dramatic canyon setting.

SkwalaSalmonflyGolden StonePale Morning DunCaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober Caddis

Regulations

Artificial lures only above Roza Dam. Wild fish (intact adipose fin) must be released. Hatchery steelhead with clipped fin may be retained where open. Catch Record Card required for steelhead. Always check WDFW current rules — emergency closures can occur.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Yakima River with more confidence.