Ellensburg Angler

Ellensburg Angler runs drift boats on the Yakima River, which rises near Cle Elum and flows through the Kittitas Valley in central Washington, clear water moving under stands of pine, before entering the Yakima River Canyon, the reach the company points to for the highest fish densities. The upper river above the canyon holds rainbow and native westslope cutthroat, and fish of twelve to twenty inches are typical. Full days last seven hours and are priced at $600 for two anglers, $525 for one, and $135 for a third. Half days last four hours at $475 for two, with a third angler at $110 or $135 depending on whether a meal is added. Rod, reel, waders, boots, terminal tackle, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages are included, and a riverside meal comes with the full day or can be added to a half day at $25 per person.