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anyone fishin the yak?
« on: June 02, 2011, 10:58:26 PM »
Just curious if anyone has been out salmon fishin in the yakima river yet?

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2011, 01:18:32 AM »
I know this wont answer the question but I drove by there a couple weeks ago and the river was high and fast just like the rest of the state.   :dunno:

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2011, 05:20:40 AM »
All the salmon were netted at the mouth by the tribals!! :chuckle:
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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2011, 05:33:43 AM »
I see a couple of boats out there, but its running high and darker than usual.

They are considering cancelling that leg of the Gap to Gap this weekend because it is so high and dangerous.

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2011, 11:35:31 AM »
Well we went out this morning and missed two, had three on and landed one and it was a keeper! Water was a little high but really good color.

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2011, 11:37:20 AM »
NICE!

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2011, 05:52:24 AM »
What are you using to catch them?

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2011, 06:15:09 AM »
Eggs

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2011, 02:31:27 PM »
Im a salmon rookie, what is the hook size (single/barbless) you have to use. i cant find it in the regs for the life of me. I take it your drifting eggs with a bobber.

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2011, 03:59:20 PM »
Im a salmon rookie, what is the hook size (single/barbless) you have to use. i cant find it in the regs for the life of me. I take it your drifting eggs with a bobber.
I think the reg's said a gap no bigger than 3/4"
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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2011, 04:00:56 PM »
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June 2, 2011

CORRECTION: RESENDING WITH CONTACT INFORMATION

Yakima River spring chinook fishery opens

Action:   Yakama Nation and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife open the Yakima Reservation boundary Reach to spring chinook fishing.

Effective date:   June 3 through June 30, 2011

Species affected:      Hatchery chinook salmon

Location:   Yakima River from the Highway 223 Bridge (at Granger) upstream to the Burlington Northern railroad bridge approximately 1,200 feet downstream of Sunnyside (Parker) Diversion Dam (20.9 river miles).

Reason for action:   Yakama Nation (YN) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers are forecasting a harvestable return of adult hatchery spring chinook to the Yakima River in 2011. Opening the "Reservation Boundary Reach" increases opportunity to harvest hatchery spring chinook in one of the most productive sections of the Yakima River for salmon fishing.

Non-tribal anglers who fish from either river bank (north or south shore), islands or from boats (or other floating devices) in the river reach bordering the Yakama Nation Reservation, extending from the SR 223 Granger Bridge upstream to the Burlington Northern railroad bridge downstream of Sunnyside Dam, must purchase a Yakama Nation tribal fishing permit , in addition to a 2011 WDFW freshwater fishing license and the Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement. This section of river bordering the reservation is open to salmon fishing for non-tribal members courtesy of the Yakama Nation.
Daily limit of two (2) hatchery chinook.   Minimum size - 12 inches.  Hatchery salmon are identified by a missing adipose fin and a healed scar in the location of the missing fin.  Wild salmon (adipose fin intact) must be immediately released unharmed and cannot be removed from the water prior to release.   
Special Gear Restriction for all species - Only one, single (point), barbless hook with a hook gap from point to shank of 3/4 inch or less is permitted.  Use of bait is allowed.   
Night closure in effect.
Fishing for steelhead remains closed.   All steelhead must be immediately released unharmed and cannot be removed from the water prior to release.
Information contacts:   Eric Anderson, Dist. 8 Fish Biologist, (509) 457-9301 (Yakima), or John Easterbrooks, Regional Fish Program Manager, (509) 457-9330 (Yakima). 


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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2011, 09:15:33 PM »
tried it a few weeks ago right after the opener, no bites. Lots of people, eggs and bobbers seem to be what everyone is using
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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2011, 07:20:41 AM »
You fishing up my the canyon, north of Selah?
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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2011, 11:50:49 PM »
I have been below the dam every day for the last week. Eggs and a bobber are working. Lots of people. I have hooked into at least one fish every day. My best day was 7 fish. I have only brought home 3 keepers so far out of all the fish. Lots of fish being caught.

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Re: anyone fishin the yak?
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2011, 08:23:59 AM »
Does anyone fish it out of a driftboat pulling plugs?  Is the boat doable in that stretch?
I float the canyon a lot and am comfortable on the sticks....
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