The Yakima River is a tributary of the Columbia River in south central and eastern Washington state, named for the indigenous Yakama people.

The gentle Yakima River winds through rolling desert hills and basalt cliffs, some rising more than 2,000 feet, for 27 miles between Ellensburg and Yakima, Washington. The canyon offers …

Washington’s Yakima River is one of the West’s premier desert streams. It’s known for its superb fly fishing, fun float trips, dramatic river canyon, expanses of sagebrush and charismatic wildlife.

Dec 30, 2025 · Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Yakima River in WA! Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for Westslope Cutthroat, Wild Rainbows and Whitefish fishing in …

The Yakima River is the largest tributary of the Columbia wholly in Washington (The Snake is a larger river, but it only passes through southeastern Washington to its confluence with the …

What is it and why visit? The Yakima River meanders its way through a narrow and scenic gorge on the approximately 25-mile journey from Ellensburg to Yakima in eastern Washington. The …

From its picturesque headwaters spilling from the national forest in the Cascade Mountains, the 214-mile Yakima combines outstanding opportunities for hiking, skiing, horseback riding, …

Yakima River, river, south-central Washington, U.S., rising in the Cascade Range, near Snoqualmie Pass. It flows southeastward about 200 miles (320 km) past Ellensburg and …

The Yakima River, a tributary to the Columbia River, runs 214 miles and is the longest river entirely within Washington state. The Yakima River Basin encompasses 6,100 square miles in …

Located in south central Washington State, the Yakima River has eight major rivers and numerous smaller tributaries. The basin extends from the wetter, higher elevation portion of …