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Our Philosophy...

Have fun, enjoy The Arteries of the Earth, learn some new 'trickniques' and catch some fish!

We won't presume to tell you how to fish; Whether it be dry flies, streamers, nymphing or swinging...We are well versed in all techniques with a fly rod, both single hand and double handers, and can teach you the intricacies of the methods you are interested in. If there is something you would like or not like on your trip, let us know and we will make it happen!

The Evening Hatch began guiding on the Yakima River in 1988. We are one of the remaining original outfitters on "Our Home River." Since then our services have expanded substantially, including two post and beam lodges, etc. For those of you who have fished with us, we appreciate your loyal support as this is our 22nd year of operating and it continues to be a fun adventure. If you haven't fished with us, we invite you to join us waterside and experience a day, two, three or more on the water with The Evening Hatch

In this modern day of competition and marketing there are a few chances to 'toot your own horn' .......Over the years The Evening Hatch Guide Service has seasoned a good number of the guides that are on the Yakima river and in Eastern Washington today. Some are with us and some may be out on their own or with other outfitters. One thing is for sure, The Evening Hatch set the standard of excellence and continues to do so!

The reputation of The Evening Hatch Guide Service is based directly on our developed programs and our guide staff that shows you the best of that fishery. We are proud and fortunate to have these individuals. These dedicated professionals are hard working, fleece wearing, sunglass bearing, weather tattered, sun lined, oar pulling, "There" shouting, fish netting, fly tying, genuine fly fishing guides and bums. At first glance they may appear to be aloof, out there, glaze eyed, robotic and/or just guide like. A closer look reveals a group of guys that will do whatever it takes to make your day the best it can be, period! Our programs have always been 'the first' on the east slope of the Cascades.

-We are one of the original Yakima river outfitters covering the entire watershed from it's headwaters to Roza dam.
-We were also the first to offer overnight programs on the Yakima.
-The first to offer float trips on the Naches and Kettle rivers
-The first to offer trips on desert creeks.
-The first post and beam lodge 'The 'Steelhead Ranch' for summer run steelhead fly fishing only on the breaks of the Klickitat River
-Pioneered the Upper Columbia fishery and now offer multi day programs with world class trout fishing and riverside lodging at 'Black Bear on the Jurassic'

Most of our guide staff are full time for The Hatch and some are freelancers roaming the waters... Regardless of their origin, rest assured the experience will be an enjoyable adventure. We guarantee our service! Some of our guide staff have been on the water with us for over 22 years now.....No other Washington or Yakima guide service can quote that statistic... Link below to learn more about our guide staff...

All of our guides are exceptional individuals. They are a link between the knowledge you already have and the knowledge you would like to gain when it pertains to fishing with the fly.

Jack Mitchell

Jennifer Mitchell

Keith Wersland

Keven Samuelson

Rory Oconnor




Derek Bechtel

Travis Wallace




Joe Donsky





CJ Emerson

Johnny Wise

Kevin Mahaney



Coy Chittenden photo soon!

Ricky Davidson info soon