Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Recreational Salmon Fishing

 
Introduction
The 5 Species of Salmon
- How to Identify Salmon
How to Catch Salmon
- MARINE AREAS
   Drifting | Trolling
- FRESHWATER
- LAKE WASHINGTON SOCKEYE
- ESTUARIES & TIDEWATER
Regulations
When and Where to Fish for Salmon
- Best Places to Fish by Month
- Best Months to Fish by Area
- Fishing Reports, Current and Historical
- Hatchery Escapement Reports
- Sport Catch Estimates
Reporting your catch
- Catch Record Card Questions & Answers
- Voluntary Salmon Angler Trip Reports
Other Fishing Resources
Using a guide or charter boat
How Salmon Seasons are Set
- North of Falcon Page
- Constraints to Salmon Seasons
Helpful Links
Suggested Reading

Best Months to Fish by Area
Coastal
Rivers
Columbia River
and Tributaries
Marine
Areas
Puget Sound
Rivers
Strait of Juan de Fuca
and Hood Canal Rivers
Lower and Middle
Yakima River

Lower and Middle Yakima River
Water Access Sites

In some years, spring Chinook fishing is open on the lower and middle Yakima River and at Ringold on the Lower Columbia. The spring Chinook season may not be open adjacent to all water access sites shown here. Please check the Sport Fishing Regulation Pamphlet and the Emergency Rules to determine if the river is currently open for spring Chinook fishing and which areas are open.

Sport Fishing Regulation Pamphlet - [PDF Format - 7.5MB]
Emergency Rule Updates

Click on maps
for an enlargement of
WDFW water access sites

Yakima boat launch sites
Barker Bridge Access (Barker Canal Bridge)
The bridge is located off Snively Road approximately 0.25 miles west from the intersection with Highway 240. This section of Snively Road is a primitive road and is not maintained by the county.
 


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