Yakima Sportsman Hand Launch

📍 Access Info: Yakima Sportsman Hand Launch

Waterbody: Yakima River

Parking Permit:
⛵ **Hand Launch / Small Watercraft Only**

Managed by: Washington State Parks

August 6, 2026

Action: Opens Chinook salmon retention in areas of the Snake River. Species affected: Chinook salmon.…

August 5, 2026

Action: Opens halibut dates in August and September. Annual halibut limit is six. Anglers may…

August 5, 2026

Action: Reduces the Chinook portion of the salmon daily limit to one fish. Effective dates:…