Top Fly Guides fishes Washington's Blue Ribbon Yakima River and the Klickitat for trout, steelhead, and seasonal smallmouth. Led by Nathan Schep, the team offers instructional day trips and destination saltwater options. Licensed WDFW guides bring technique coaching and hard-earned local river knowledge.

Goldendale, Washington
The Klickitat River Steelhead is a unique fish in a unique river system by the fact that it is the longest un-dammed river in the state. This glacier fed river is controlled by Mt. Adams and is very dependent on the weather, unlike the Yakima River. Klickitat River steelhead season starts in June and goes till the end of November. In the summer months, you can typically have the river mostly to yourself and even find a few fish. Although low in quantity, the pressure and water clarity does produce some fish.
Please note: Start times and end times may vary. Your guide will reach out to you before the trip with more information. If you don't see the availability or trip style you like or if you’d like to book for 8 or more anglers, please request a custom trip or call (253) 370-2494. Meeting address will vary.

Ellensburg, Washington
Washington Smallmouth Bass fishing takes place on the Yakima River just above the confluence into the Columbia River. For the most part bass are located on the Columbia River. As smolt come down the Yakima River, bass push up into the Yakima chasing these smolt. These bass get amped keying in on these smolt. The season typically starts in May and goes through June. We always go down to make sure the river is fishable and the bass have moved up before we take any trips down there.
You need a WDFW freshwater fishing license for smallmouth bass fishing.
Please note: Start times and end times may vary. Your guide will reach out to you before the trip with more information. If you don't see the availability or trip style you like or if you’d like to book for 4 or more anglers, please request a custom trip or call (253) 370-2494. Meeting address will vary.

Ellensburg, Washington
Yakima River Trout are some of the biggest and most dense trout in the state of Washington. The Yakima River is one of the most unique river systems in the country. During the course of the year on the there are many variables that change the river, bugs, and therefore we, as guides have to change our strategies to continue to keep you in the fish. Mostly the two species of trout we catch are Rainbow and Cutthroat trout. If you are looking to catch a specific species let us know and we can take you to the sections where these species are more concentrated.
Please note: Start times and end times may vary. Your guide will reach out to you before the trip with more information. If you don't see the availability or trip style you like or if you’d like to book for 8 or more anglers, please request a custom trip or call (253) 370-2494. Meeting address will vary.