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Yakima River Fishing Report

2/23/12  The Yakima is slowly dropping and clearing.

3/10/12  The River is in great shape. Fair to good nymphing, poor to fair Skwala Dry. No BWOs.

3/17/12  Releases from the reservoirs bumped flows up substantially yesterday and fishing was slow. Clarity dropped to a couple of feet but is already recovering.  Releases will most likely keep flows at least at current levels. The fish should adjust in a day or two. Skwala are emerging in good numbers but BWOs are still sparse.

3/30/12  Rain and melting snow the last few days- the Yakima is off color and rising. Still in fair shape above the Teanaway.  Skwala are still emerging in good numbers. Meager  BWO and March Brown hatches.

4/5/12  The Yakima is in good shape and Skwala are still going strong. BWOs and March Browns are sparse in the Canyon- much more reliable in the upper river. Trout size and numbers have been pretty impressive this spring, particularly below Ellensburg.

4/10/12  The Yak is on the rise due to warm weather. This years great Skwala hatch is beginning to slow down. Occasional fishable BWO and March Browns throughout the river, cloudy days are best.

4/22/12  Serious spring runoff.  The Yakima won't be in shape for awhile.

 Yakima River Angler

5/15/12  Off color and rising.