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 793 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?

Yes — Yakima River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 793 CFS at the Yakima at Umtanum (Canyon) gauge.

Yakima River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Yakima River — Yakima at Umtanum (Canyon)

Fishable

793CFS

Discharge

30.81ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 39 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

68°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph29 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

73° / 46°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

68° / 43°

Fri

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Overcast

72° / 49°

Sat

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Overcast

65° / 48°

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: 793 CFS · OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Yakima River · October · Fall

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 8) — heavy orange caddis. BWOs strong. Mahogany Duns. Best fall trout month — fewer crowds.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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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.