Would it be worth my while to try for some springers on the Yakima this weekend? I'm going to be in Ellensburg for 2 days and thought I'd sneak out if there's a chance to hook one or two. It seems like it might still be early for them but if someone has heard otherwise, just a yay or a nay would be helpful.
Thanks

BillyBob,

As of yesterday the counts at Prosser were about a dozen a day. So far this season there has only been about 220 total wild and hatchery. The wild fish outnumber the hatchery fish 4 to one. The total run size is expected to be 20K. I dont't expect the fishing will be that good for two or three weeks. If you need help with specific areas to go, shoot me an e-mail.

Rip Lips!

I agree with Lip-Ripper. It is too early. The Yak is in good shape for flyfishing and it is fishing pretty well.

BillyBob, I'm the dude doing the creel census on the Yakima. I haven't checked a fisherman with a fish yet. But we have only been checking for a week. Hows that for straight from the horse's mouth? Maybe you can be the first. Good luck.

...as of today, the Yakima was seriously PUNCHED!!! Do not know when it will be fishable again either.

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll pass on it this time. I kinda thought that it might still be a bit early. I managed to negotiate a kitchen pass to spend a couple days on the Wind next week. That oughta take care of my fishin' jones for a while. Hopefully a few of those 157,000 springers that have gone through Bonneville will find their way into the river.