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 that all ehtods you are interested in. We will make suggestions as to which tactics have been effective recently. 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.
