The Klickitat River is a 96 mile long tributary of the Columbia River It originates in the Mt Adams Glacier high in the Cascades then flows across the Lincoln Plateau.to Klickitat County, meandering through steep canyons before It enters the Columbia.
Home to Chinook Salmon, Silver Salmon, and Steelhead the river is known for its spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife.
Catching steelhead over 12 pounds and fish exceeding 20 lbs is not uncommon.
The best way to fish the river is by floating it. The best way to learn about the river is to talk to a knowledgeable outfitter. These goals intersect at the Worley Bugger Fly Shop in Ellensburg, WA.