Fishing Guides in Yakima, Washington
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What's Biting in Yakima
4 species reported in the Yakima area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Yakima, WA
Fishing in Yakima in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Yakima — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Yakima in February
1 species is active in and around Yakima in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in March
4 species are active in and around Yakima in March: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in April
4 species are active in and around Yakima in April: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in May
4 species are active in and around Yakima in May: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in June
4 species are active in and around Yakima in June: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in July
2 species are active in and around Yakima in July: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in August
1 species is active in and around Yakima in August: Brown Trout. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in September
4 species are active in and around Yakima in September: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in October
4 species are active in and around Yakima in October: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in November
1 species is active in and around Yakima in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Yakima's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Yakima in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Yakima — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Yakima
Yakima, Washington offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
Best Months
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What You Can Catch in Yakima
Crappie
If you're after crappie in the Yakima area, head to the smaller lakes and reservoirs that dot the landscape. These waters, often overlooked by anglers targeting larger species, can hold surprising numbers of crappie.
Full crappie guide for Yakima →Largemouth Bass
Yakima offers some surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing, especially considering its location in arid Eastern Washington. The key is focusing on the many irrigation-fed lakes and canals scattered throughout the valley.
Full largemouth bass guide for Yakima →Brown Trout
While Yakima isn't primarily known for its trout fishing, you can find some decent brown trout action in the Yakima River and its tributaries. The upper reaches of the Yakima, particularly above the town of Cle Elum, hold a population of wild browns that can provide some challenging and rewarding fishing.
Full brown trout guide for Yakima →Northern Pike
Believe it or not, Northern Pike can be found in the Yakima River system, though they aren't as widely known as other species. The best pike fishing is typically found in the lower stretches of the Yakima River and in some of the connected sloughs and backwaters.
Full northern pike guide for Yakima →Fisheries near Yakima
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Types of Fishing in Yakima
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