river in Washington, USA
Washington's only blue-ribbon catch-and-release trout stream - wild rainbows in the Yakima Canyon, plus smallmouth in the lower river. Located in the canyon between Ellensburg and Yakima in central Washington.
Yakima River is a river in Washington, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Yakima River can target species including Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Yakima River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Yakima River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Yakima River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Yakima River:
Anglers at Yakima River can target species including Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Yakima River before you cast a line.
Yakima River is a river in Washington, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.