Author Jack MitchellPosted on Author Jack MitchellPosted on 
The Yakima river is in reasonable to good condition considering the amount of water traveling down it The Upper Proper has reasonable flows @ 500 CFS; However, from the Cle Elum river confluence the river gets BIG as the Cle Elum reservoir is @ almost 100% capacity and there is alot more water to come down.
Author Jack MitchellPosted on Clarity Chart
5 feet Upper Proper
6 feet Upper Flatlands
5 feet Upper Canyon
5-3 feet Farmlands
2-3 feet Lower Canyon
Bugs include Salmon Flies, Caddis and March Browns predominantly. Stabilization won’t be for awhile. In between it all, we should have some average to good fishing. The river is big but WORTHY.
Author Jack MitchellPosted on 
Lots of fish lately….No true giants; But hey, when the average trout is 17-19 inches and there is a realistic chance at an 8 pounder, things are good.
Water levels have increased at the border and the lake level is low. Typical water pattern so far. Bugs are popping and we should see some Mothers Day Caddis on the UC within the next 20 days:))
Author Jack MitchellPosted on Author Jack MitchellPosted on Overall tough conditions. Most likely isn’t going to get better in the near future with the weather pattern we have…..which is warmer then normal.
Upper Proper 1 foot
Upper Flatlands 1.5 + foot
Upper Canyon 1
Farmlands – 1 foot
Lower Canyon 6 inches
If you are going to fish, the 12 noon to 3 PM time frame is the window…..March Browns are hatching and over the years in this situation we have been able to find some rising fish during the hatch. Prior and post hatch is difficult.
We will keep you updated as conditions become more favorable.
Author Jack MitchellPosted on Author Jack MitchellPosted on 
THE RIVER DOES NOT BLOW OUT! The UC is fishing good with both swing and nymph tactics. Dry fly fishing is light. Water clarity is 6-7 feet.
Light to heavy sink tips based on depth and flow. River level is low and in great condition. Lot’s of wildlife this past weekend……Deer, Elk, Turkey’s in full regalia and of course some trout.
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Author Jack MitchellPosted on Little rough on the Yakima currently – The clarity report shows the situ;
Clarity Report
Upper Proper – 1
Upper Flatlands – 1.5
Upper Canyon – 1
Farmlands – 1 to 1/2
Lower Canyon – 1/2 foot to zero
March Browns are definitely game on……Therefore, even though the clarity is terrible. It is possible to find a few fish during the hatch feeding on the surface; even in the mud. No guarantees. 12noon to 2 pm will be you best bet:)
Author Jack MitchellPosted on 
The Skwala activity is starting to slow down a bit….It is not over, but slowing. March Browns are staging hard and making an appearance. Should see some reasonable rises over the next 3 weeks on these Mayflies….Refer to the previous Yakima Reports for more insight on the March Brown.
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