YAKIMA

We are currently doing a self imposed Hoot Owl program on the Yakima.  Water temps are ranging from  65-68 in the afternoon depending on the zone.   We have therefore created an early morning to noon time frame for our guided trips.  Fishing is good and so is the catching.

Hoppertunity is in full swing, along with Summer Stones and some Caddis and PED’s.  The best of the Caddis and PED’s are in the evening and we are forgoing that time zone because of water temps.  The trout are healthy and we want to keep it that way.

Current Salmon counts into the river number about 1500; which is a low count . I mention this because  the end of Sept can be very good fishing, kind of Alaska style, behind the spawning Salmon…specifically in the Upper River. Teanaway confluence upstream.

 

UPPER COLUMBIA

The Upper Columbia Black Bear Lodge crew – Amazing crew! We had a great hatch season and we are looking forward to our Fall program. Holler if you have any questions or would like to set up a reservation.

 

KLICKITATAmazing early season on the Klickitat.  As mentioned earlier,  We do not schedule a lot at this time of year because the clarity is very unpredictable.  During this years early season the river stayed in dang good condition for quite  awhile.  Current the river is not good.  We do have a cooling pattern coming soon and the river should respond accordingly.  Over the years our predominant program is starts on Sept 20 and runs until mid Nov.  I would suggest getting on the calendar ASAP for the fall is we are filling.