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Stocking schedule

Yakima River stocking schedule 2026.

Off SeasonRiverKittitas County, Yakima County

The Yakima is the premier eastern Washington trout river — primarily wild rainbow (redband) population with limited WDFW supplemental stockings.

Official source

For the actual Yakima River stocking dates and volumes this week, view Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's official stocking report.

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Yakima River stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    IrregularTrophy regulations
    JanJan — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeLimited stocking — primarily wild trout fishery
    RegulationWild trout fishery; native rainbow population with regulations.
    Access points
    • Cle Elum
    • Easton
    • Roza Dam

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Cle Elum, WA

Substantial public access along Yakima Canyon.

parkingstream accesswadingdrift boat access
USGS gauge 12484500 — live water data →

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