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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Yakima River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 214 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington |
| Mouth | Columbia River at Lake Wallula, Richland, Washington |
| State | Washington |
Keechelus Dam forms Keechelus Lake at the headwaters.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Yakima River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Washington: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Yakima River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Yakima River (Wikipedia) ↗