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214 miles

Yakima River

Leaving Keechelus Lake in the Cascades, the Yakima crosses central Washington past Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside and Benton City before meeting the Columbia at Richland.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Yakima River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length214 miles
SourceKeechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington
MouthColumbia River at Lake Wallula, Richland, Washington
StateWashington

Keechelus Dam forms Keechelus Lake at the headwaters.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Yakima River in Washington, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Lakes on or near the Yakima River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Kachess LakeWA

Facts from Yakima River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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