Washington
Yakima River at Umtanum
Current River Rating
Fair · 58
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1910 CFS
- Gage Height
- 31.64 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 12484500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
54°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 52°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 9 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 58°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 68°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 9 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 60°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 51°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 51°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Clear
High 78°F / Low 51°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Yakima River at Umtanum, Washington. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS 12484500 reports live discharge and stage without water temperature.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Yakima River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Yakima at Umtanum is the Yakima Canyon trout fishing reach between Ellensburg and Yakima. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12484500 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Naches and from Columbia mainstem. Wild rainbow trout are the honest selector primary; this is not a steelhead-selector ID. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDFW Yakima Canyon wild rainbow trout. USGS 12484500 air-derived thermal. Anadromous steelhead require a current WDFW catch record card when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official WDFW rules.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Irrigated-basin Yakima Canyon river at Umtanum, Kittitas County, between Ellensburg and Selah.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WDFW Yakima Canyon / BLM access and Canyon Road corridors. Catalog coordinates are USGS 12484500. This pin is not Naches or Columbia.
Stocking information
WDFW manages the Yakima Canyon primarily as a wild-trout fishery with section-specific rules. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
WDFW Yakima Canyon special rules, including catch-and-release and gear restrictions on defined sections, apply. Anadromous steelhead require a current WDFW catch record card when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official WDFW rules. Confirm current WDFW rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Kittitas, Washington
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Kittitas
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Yakima River at Umtanum / Yakima Canyon
Regulation Summary
Yakima at Umtanum: WDFW Yakima River Canyon rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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