Yakima River Guided Fly Fishing Trips - Leavenworth
The Yakima River is an hour south of
Leavenworth, Washington on the other side of a scenic mountain pass.
It is an easy drive and the Yakima River is worth the effort. The Yakima is
Washington State's BEST fly fishing!
The most famous section of the Yakima River is the Lower Canyon, which is
where our fly shop and lodge are located. This is about 1.5 hours from
Leavenworth.
What do I need to bring?
You don't need to have any fly fishing equipment and there is no extra
charge if you don't.
Just bring yourself, a smile, and a few basic items from a packing list that
we email you.
What is the guide trip like?
It is a float style adventure and most fishing is done from a moving drift
boat with 2 anglers in each boat. We float anywhere from 5-20 miles in
a single day depending upon river conditions.
We typically meet at 9 am at our fly shop or lodge. Depending upon
conditions, your guide will alter the meeting time to coincide with the best
possible fishing or to accommodate your schedule.
After meeting your guide, he guide will take you out for either a Full or
Half Day trip. Your guide will focus on a combination of instruction
combined with productive fishing technique, and we encourage you to express
any particular requests you might have for the day up front so your guide
can give you the best possible service.
How long do you fish?
A Full Day trip is 8+ hours of fishing and
includes lunch or dinner service. We fish very hard and you will be
tired! A Half Day trip is 4-5 hours of fishing and does not include
lunch. We target the most productive time of day for these trips.
A Washington Freshwater Fishing License is required for this trip.
Cost
and Deposits
- Full Day Trip (8 hours): $405
Mar. 1 - Nov. 15
- Half Day Trip (4-5 hours): $325
Mar. 1 - Nov. 15
- Winter Rate: $325
Nov. 16 - Feb. 28
- Single Angler Trip: $355
Mar. 1 - Nov. 15
- Leavenworth Pick Up and Drop Off: Additional $45 per guide boat.
- Prices are based on double occupancy.
- A 3rd Angler may be added for an additional $100.
- All prices are subject to 8% WA State sales tax.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy: At the time of reservation,
a $100 Deposit is required to hold your date. If you cancel your trip
less than 48 hours prior to the start date, your deposit will be retained by
the outfitter.
On trips cancelled more than 48 hours out from the start time, the deposit
can be applied towards a future guide trip, online retail purchases, or
in-store purchases. In the event that the outfitter
decides to cancel the trip due to adverse conditions, the deposit is
refundable. |
Getting There From Leavenworth
Since the Yakima is just over an hour from
Leavenworth, we have a couple of options for transportation.
Most guests drive themselves and meet us at our riverside fly shop in the
famous Canyon. The entire drive is a scenic highway and we are easy to
find. There is a hyperlink to driving directions on your left margin.
Or if our guide schedule permits, you can be picked up and dropped off by
one of our guides.
Beginner Friendly
The Yakima River is our most beginner friendly guided adventure.
Anglers of all skill levels will enjoy a robust trout population and the
ease and simplicity of fishing from comfortable drift boats.
Endless
Adventure on the Yakima
The Yakima begins on the Cascade crest above the town of Cle Elum as a relatively small mountain river. In this alpine area, it flows gin clear through a forest dominated by towering firs and pine trees.
We call this the "Upper River".
As it continues East towards Ellensburg, it takes on an appearance more characteristic of a prairie stream, with a Cottonwood river bottom and lots of braided channels.
This is called the "Farmlands".
Approximately 3 miles South of Ellensburg, the Cottonwoods and Timothy hay fields transition into the high sage brush hills and steep basalt walls of the famous "Lower Canyon".
Reservations
Trip Details
- Gourmet Lunch (full day trips only), Snacks, and Soft Drinks
- Lunch may be added to a Half Day for $15 per person
- All Flies and Accessories (leader, tippet, etc.)
- Any Needed Equipment (rods, waders, etc.)
Testimonials
"Over the past few years my travels have allowed me to take on
the rivers that you read about, the Madison, Gallatin, Firehole, Snake, Big
Wood, South Platte and others, but without a doubt the Yakima is at the top
of my list. The scenery is awesome, winding from the upper canyon through
the farmlands and back into the lower canyon with fishing as diverse and
beautiful as the landscape around it. Spectacular Cutts in the upper river
to big bows in the lower canyon, it doesn't get any better than this. Just
when I think I've seen it all, the Red's guides show me a new section,
season, or technique."
A. Gillam - Edmonds, WA |
MULTI-DAY YAKIMA RIVER GUIDED FLY FISHING TRIPS