The Yakima River is a blue ribbon tailwater fishery that starts near the crest of the Cascade Mountains and flows more than 200 miles to the Columbia River. This self-guided experience takes you to the “fly fishing sweet spot” of the Yakima River -- less than 2 hours drive from Seattle -- where the river flows through scenic high desert canyons, wildlife is plentiful, and the habitat supports an incredible fish count. The fishing can be amazing ... the difficulty lies in finding good holding water that doesn't get continual pressure, where one finds solitude AND fish to hand.
This "walk and wade" guide will show you specific coordinates to where the best fishing spots are, and how to reach them. I'll tell you where to park, where to hike along the river, where to fish, what you'll catch, and how to have the best fly fishing excursion -- for a day or more, alone or with friends!
