ABOUT US
This company started out as a small dream and has continued for 38 years now. Our success is due to
-OUR CREW We have an AMAZING crew of people that make this operation what it is. Dedicated, hard working, career oriented guides, chefs and support staff.
-OUR FACILITIES Many don’t realize there is more to us than the ‘Fly Shack’ in Ellensburg. From a completely off grid lodging operation on Blueberry Island/ Kvichak river, Alaska, to the custom built riverside Black Bear lodge on the Columbia river, to The Steelhead Ranch which offers a Bonanza like hangout in the shrub steppe of the Cascade mountains, to the Olympic Peninsula cabin which is surrounded by infamous rivers, The Evening Hatch locations are strategically located to ensure great and convenient fishing programs.
-OUR EXPERIENCE We are grass roots from the get go and it has been an operation since 1988; Making us the longest lasting fly fishing guide service in Washington State with programs that were often unique to only us in the beginning.
-YOU are one of the main reasons we do this. Many of our guests have been fishing with us for over 34 years…building long lasting friendships. As Jeff Cottrell, Evening Hatch former manager would say, ‘ We are fun brokers with an amazing repeat business’
The Evening Hatch started by Jack Mitchell, began guiding on the Yakima in 1988. We are one of the remaining original outfitters on ‘Our Home River.’ Since then our services have expanded substantially, including four post and beam lodging operations. For those who have fished with us, we appreciate your loyal support as this is our 38th year of operating and it continues to be a fun adventure. If you haven’t fished with us, we invite you to join us waterside and experience a day, two, three or more on the water with The Evening Hatch!
The reputation of The Evening Hatch is based directly on our developed and original programs (which were often the first of their kind in the state), quality facilities and our staff that greets you at these locations and our guide that shows you the best of that fishery. We are fortunate to have our crew.
Most of our STAFF are full time for The Hatch and some are freelancers roaming the waters… Regardless of their origin, rest assured the experience will be an enjoyable adventure.
A good guide is your link between the knowledge you already have and the knowledge you would like to gain when it pertains to fishing with the fly.
We are grass roots, from the get go… We won’t presume to tell you how to fish; Whether it be dry flies, streamers, nymphing or swinging…We are well versed in all techniques with a fly rod, both single hand and double handers and can teach you the intricacies of the methods you are interested in. If there is something you would like or not like on your trip, let us know and we will make it happen!
Scope of our business
-> Guide service on the Yakima – year round
-> Guide service and all inclusive lodging packages on the Klickitat June-Nov
-> Guide service & all inclusive packages on the Upper Columbia Mar-Oct
-> Guide service & all inclusive packages on the Olympic Peninsula Feb-April
-> Guide service & all inclusive packages on the Kvichak River, Alaska in Sept
-> Hosted trips to various locations worldwide
-> Retail
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As seen on or in:
Northwest Backroads, The Drake, Grays Sorting Journal, Catch Magazine, Seattle Times, New York Times, American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Northwest Fly Fishing, Trout TV, This is Fly, Seasons on the Fly, Field and Stream & Cabelas Outdoor Adventures
