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The Yakima Valley is home to the confluence of the Yakima, Naches, and Tieton rivers. With three rivers flowing into town, it’s no secret that Yakima is a great place to be on the water with a fishing pole in hand.
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The Yakima Valley is home to the confluence of the Yakima, Naches, and Tieton rivers. With three rivers flowing into town, it’s no secret that Yakima is a great place to be on the water with a fishing pole in hand.
The Yakima river has long been known amongst anglers who fly fish on this blue-ribbon trout stream (the only blue-ribbon river in the state). The size of the river means most people fish by boat, but there are many BLM campgrounds and recreation areas along the way that offer wading access as well. Red’s Fly Shop and The Ellensburg Angler are two great options for local guide services.
💡 IHY WISDOM: Red’s has a fun patio and restaurant for après-fishing.
🗺️ Google Map of this general location
(📷: Red’s Fly Shop)
A much smaller river than the Yakima, the Naches offers a more remote fishing experience for those seeking solitude. The Evening Hatch is the original guide service on this river and is a great source for local knowledge. You can fish this river in Yakima, right off a stretch of the Yakima Greenway at the end of 16th Avenue.
💡 IHY WISDOM: After fishing the Naches, you can head downtown and grab snacks and a beer at one of our favorite watering holes: The Sports Center or Bill’s Place.
🗺️ Google Map of general location
(📷: Ellensburg Angler)
Similar to the Naches in its size and remoteness, the Tieton offers a more challenging adventure on a lesser-known river. Check in with Red’s Fly Shop for information or potential guided trips.
💡 IHY WISDOM: If you go to Red’s, we like their deck and food on a hot summer day.
🗺️ Google Map of this general location
(📷: Red’s Fly Shop)
There are several stocked fishing ponds spread out throughout the valley that offer a convenient and accessible way to fish right in town. Two of our favorite ponds are right along the Greenway (see below) which means you can bike to fishing right from your door! In the city of Yakima, there are a few ponds located close in that are stocked regularly with catch-able rainbow and brown trout: Myron Lake, Rotary Lake, and Sarg Hubbard Park Pond. You can find directions to them here.
💡 IHY WISDOM: Check out the annual Kids Fish-in on the Greenway, usually happening April of each year.
🗺️ Rotary Lake and Myron Lake