Central Washington
Fishing
Cooper Lake
Fishing is open year around on Cooper Lake. Cooper is a consistent producer of brook trout and rainbows measuring seven to 10 inches long. Also, brown trout in the 1 to 3 pound range have been caught in recent years. Small kokanee and cutthroat are also taken.
De Roux Campground
De Roux Campground is on North Fork Teanaway Road & FS Road 9737, 29 miles north of Cle Elum. Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and motorcycle riding.
Dry Creek Campground
This is a primitive campground with few amenities. There is a beautiful stream in close proximity that is worth going to. Activities near this campground include hiking the Lost Lake Trail, whitewater paddling, hiking, fishing, and swimming.
Ellensburg Angler
- 32 Thorp Hwy S, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 509-607-1804
- 32 Thorp Hwy S, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 509-607-1804
We are your premier Orvis-endorsed fly fishing outfitter for the Yakima River, Naches River, and Rocky Ford Spring Creek in central Washington. Our patient, friendly guide staff will always strive to give you the fishing experience of a lifetime regardless of age or skill level.
Fiorito Ponds
- Fiorito Ponds Public Access, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 360-902-2200
- Fiorito Ponds Public Access, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 360-902-2200
These two lakes alongside I-82 between Ellensburg and Yakima provide some good, easy-access fishing throughout much of the year. Most fish from the bank, but boat fishing is allowed. However, no gas-powered motors are allowed. Rainbows are mostly caught, but often hatchery fish are planted in one or both lakes.
Helen McCabe State Park
- 23942-, 24398 Canyon Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 360-902-2200
- 23942-, 24398 Canyon Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- 360-902-2200
Helen McCabe State Park is a relatively undeveloped park located at the entrance of the Yakima River Canyon, just a few miles south of Ellensburg. There is an eight acre stocked pond located in the park for fishing and there are also several hiking trails around the area.
Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park
Here you may enjoy a peaceful picnic, wade or swim in the lake, take an inner tube out in the pond, or just enjoy a little sunbathing. This is a great spot for all ages as well as for bird watching (check out the First Saturday Birdwalk at 8am each month), hiking, and biking.
