How to Book a Trip
- You can give us a call at the office if you wish to speak with one of our staff members and make your reservation over the phone.
- Or, book online. Please allow at least 48 hours notice for online trip scheduling. We will have a guide ready for you at 9 am!
Questions about this trip?
The Yakima River
Red's
Fly Shop and the Canyon River Ranch Lodge both sit riverside in the
heart of the Lower Yakima Canyon, the most popular fly fishing section
of the Yakima River. This gives our guests the convenience of being at
a quality pro shop, lodge, and on the river at the same time! The
Yakima is a great day trip from Seattle, or utilize some of our on-site
lodging to make it an overnight adventure.
The Yakima is a Catch and Release fishery that boasts great fishing for
wild Rainbow and Cutthroat trout 365 days per year. The upper 75 miles
of this river enjoys the distinction of being Washington's only blue
ribbon trout stream. 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. 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. 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".
Our shop sits along the banks of the river in the center of this
section. Although the Canyon is the most popular section of the Yakima,
we like to explore the other parts of the river, as well. Clients who
fish with us multiple times each year appreciate seeing new water,
different scenery, and utilizing different techniques to catch fish. We
guide all of these sections throughout the year, and thoroughly enjoy
the unique characteristics and challenges each of them possess.
A Washington Freshwater Fishing License is required for this trip.
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 |
| Details
- 9 am Meeting Time - at Red's Fly Shop (we may call you and adjust this based on current conditions)
Number of Anglers - Our
guide boats best accommodate 2 anglers per boat. A Qty. of 1 guide trip
will service 2 anglers, i.e. 2 guides will service 4 anglers, etc.
Simply adjust the qty. of guides to match up with the number of guests
you plan to have. - Lunches and Dietary Restrictions - Full Day Trips include lunch, our Half Day Trips do not include lunch. Let us know if there are things you cannot eat.
- Full Day vs Half Day - Full Days are 8+ hours, and Half Days are 4-5 hours.
Guide Trip Waiver
 Download our Guide Trip
Waiver
(if you prefer, print and sign in advance or sign on the day of your guided trip)
Trips Include
- Shuttle Service
- Gourmet Lunch (full day trips only), Snacks, and Soft Drinks
- All Flies and Accessories (leader, tippet, etc.)
- Any Needed Equipment (rods, waders, etc.)
Cost
- Full Day Trip: $405
Mar. 1 - Nov. 15 - Half Day Trip: $325
Mar. 1 - Nov. 15 - Winter Rate: $325
Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 - Single Angler Trip: $355
Mar. 1 - Nov. 15 - Prices are based on double occupancy.
- A 3rd Angler may be added for an additional $100.
- *Single Angler Pricing and Third Angler Balance Due Payments
can be made at our fly shop on the day of the trip. Please note in the
comments though if are a single angler, or will have a third angler
along.
- Lunch may be added to a Half Day trip for $30 (lunch is included on Full Days)
Reservations
Deposits -
A $100 Deposit is required to hold your
date.
If
you decide to cancel your trip greater than 48 hours prior to the
start, your deposit can be applied towards another guide trip at a
later date, or you may request in-store credit or online store credit.
In the event that the outfitter decides to cancel the trip due to
adverse conditions, no deposit will be retained.
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