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State Boat Ramp

Yakima River · Cle Elum, Kittitas County

State is an unpaved trailer boat ramp on Yakima River in Cle Elum, Washington, with a fee or pass required and restrooms. It is managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Unpaved
Fees
Day pass: $10 (Washington Discover Pass, one day. Not needed with a WDFW Vehicle Access Pass, free with an annual fishing or hunting license. Dealers and online add a $1.50 fee)
Annual pass: $45 (Washington Discover Pass, annual. Dealers and online add a $6.50 fee)
Pass
Washington Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass required
Restroom
Yes
Season
Year-round
Nearest town
19 mi from Ellensburg

Managed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Fish in Yakima River (Kittitas County)

Also recorded:

Washington state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Channel Catfish37 lb 11 oz2019Lake Terrell, Whatcom County
Rainbow Trout29 lb 10 oz2002Rufus Woods Lake, Okanogan County
Largemouth Bass12 lb 8 oz2016Lake Bosworth, Snohomish County
Brook Trout9 lb1988Wobbly Lake, Lewis County
Black Crappie4 lb 8 oz1956Lake Washington, King County
Brown Bullhead3 lb 14 oz1997Ludlow Lake, Jefferson County
Yellow Perch2 lb 12 oz1969Snelson's Slough, Skagit County
Bluegill2 lb 5 oz1984Tampico Park Pond, Yakima County
Pumpkinseed1 lb 1 oz2007Lake Terrell, Whatcom County

From official Washington record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Washington

🧼 All boats, including paddlecraft, must stop at open inspection stations, and staff can require decontamination.

Washington boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Washington agency pages.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from official Washington agency records and OpenStreetMap.