Activities

Fly Fishing

The Yakima is Washington's only Blue Ribbon trout stream, and the upper Cle Elum adds intimate freestone water — with a deep bench of local guides to put you on fish.

Season

Yakima River open year-round (Blue Ribbon trout water); Upper Cle Elum River guided season ~July 1–Sept 15.

Guides & outfitters

  • Troutwater Fly Shop & Guide Service

    Official Suncadia fishing partner. Walk & wade plus guided float trips, all skill levels.

  • Yakima River Fly Co (Zach Lindor)

    Based in Cle Elum. Yakima, Klickitat & Snoqualmie forks; half/full-day & evening floats.

  • Red's Fly Shop

    Upper Cle Elum River trips; meets at Basecamp Books & Bites in Roslyn, Suncadia pickup available.

  • Rill Adventures

    Yakima River guided fly fishing since 1996.

    Thorp, WA(509) 964-2530
Washington fishing licenseA WDFW license is required to fish these waters. Buy online.

Local businesses

Cle Elum River Fly Water
Salmon La Sac

Cle Elum River Fly Water

4.8

Blue-ribbon trout water below the dam.

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Yakima River Canyon Guides
Cle Elum

Yakima River Canyon Guides

4.9

Guided drift-boat trips on the Yakima.

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