Yakima River Fly Fishing Report – 7/13/11

Fishing on the Yakima has been good the last few weeks. Runoff is behind us and we are getting into more stable summertime conditions. The water levels are up in the summer, which means fishing from a boat is a better option than wade fishing. Clarity is good as the Yakima river has 3 reservoirs’ releasing most of the water flow. Dry fly fishing has been good, big dries with a dropper nymph has been very productive. Golden stones, summer stones, ants, beetles, PMD’s and an evening caddis emergence are happening daily on the river. The drake hatch is subsiding, Hoppers are on deck and should really kick off in the next few weeks. Nymphing will always produce fish as will streamer fishing. Sculpin patterns and other assorted baitfish have put some large fish into the net. As the weather heats things up, early morning and late evening will become the prime time to be on the water. Hope so see you on the river!