Yakima River flows 215 miles from the outlet of Keechelus Lake in the central Washington Cascades southeasterly to the Columbia River, covering an area of 6,155 square miles. Yakima River Basin is one of the most intensively irrigated areas in the United States. Yakima River is a favorite lazy float of many rafters. It threads through Cle Elum, Ellensburg, and Yakima.
Fun Things To Do:
- Fly-Fishing
- River Rafting
- Hiking
- Bicycling
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Golfing
- Swimming
- Only 40 miles from Concerts at the Gorge Amphitheatre
- Fishing
Fishing Types:
- Bass, Smallmouth
- Bullhead, Yellow
- Carp, Common
- Catfish, Channel
- Crawfish
- Pikeminnow, Northern
- Salmon, Chinook
- Salmon, Coho
- Steelhead, Summer-Run
- Suckerfish, General
- Walleye
- · Whitefish, Mountain
Special Note:
- Handicap Dock: Yes
- Camping Available: No
- Restrooms Available: No
- Boat Launch Available: Yes
- Launch Type: Dirt
- Dates Open: Year-round
- Motorized Boats Allowed: Yes
Driving Directions:
Exit 96 on I-82 (eastbound), Left at stop sign. Cross the river. Access right side of the road.
Click Here for a Map and Direction to Benton City.
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