Washington · Unknown Co.
Yakima River
· 23 mi · Class I-II
Optimal: 1200–3650 CFS · USGS #12484500
1,780CFS
31.55 ft gauge height
Optimal↓Falling slowly (-10 cfs/hr)(-40 in 3h)
Avg flow: 2,425 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #12484500
Bureau of Land Management
About
Bureau of Land Management waters flow at 2,425 CFS average through 23 miles of Class I-II current, with optimal conditions between 1,200–3,650 CFS on gauge 12484500. The Yakima River splits into two distinct sections: the Farmlands and Lower Yakima Canyon. At these flows, the river maintains consistent Class I water with occasional Class II features that become more pronounced at higher releases.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
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11:38 AM
Moonrise
3:42 PM
Moonset
7:35 AM
★ Moon underfoot
11:38 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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