[gearhead]

Just found out I will have a couple kids for a few days (boy and girl 10-12), so looking to do something special with them, wondering about a guided float trip on the Yakima. Was thinking about a half day, morning trip, to avoid heat and floating crowds. Dunno if guides stake claim to certain parts of the river, but was thinking mostly upper, just for the scenery, any tips on a female Guide as well, don't want the little Gal to feel surrounded, and would like a good role model for her. ok, anyways, its short notice so im throwing this out there as I search through all the known data, Thanks.

 

[rwalker]

I would talk to the folks at Troutwater in Cle Elum. Great team and I know they one or a couple of female guides. I have not fished with the and usually book with Ted or Johnny. Great service and regardless, the kids will love the outing. Good Luck

 

[Bob Triggs]

Just found out I will have a couple kids for a few days (boy and girl 10-12), so looking to do something special with them, wondering about a guided float trip on the Yakima. Was thinking about a half day, morning trip, to avoid heat and floating crowds. Dunno if guides stake claim to certain parts of the river, but was thinking mostly upper, just for the scenery, any tips on a female Guide as well, don't want the little Gal to feel surrounded, and would like a good role model for her. ok, anyways, its short notice so im throwing this out there as I search through all the known data, Thanks.

My vote is for Derek Young, Emerging Rivers Guide Service.

 

[Manwell Lotion]

Go with Nate Rowley of Tamarack Guide Service.

 

[Buck]

I like Red's, they do a good job.

 

[Porter]

Cle Elum, Trout water.

 

[outlaws33]

Yakima River Guide -- Ryan White 206-714-6625

Have gone with Ryan twice and has easily been my best experience with a guide out there. Won't book with anyone else. Have booked with Red's and Ellensburg Angler and they are not even in the same realm.

 

[crequa]

I would talk to the folks at Troutwater in Cle Elum. Great team and I know they one or a couple of female guides. I have not fished with the and usually book with Ted or Johnny. Great service and regardless, the kids will love the outing. Good Luck

I only deal with troutwater, they will treat u more like family than a customer and all service I've received has been exemplary, especially my guided trip

 

[Jmills81]

Scott Wilson or Derek Young

 

[ScottyV6290]

I second the vote for Ryan White, YakimaRiverGuide.com
206-714-6625

He was great with my son on his first fly fishing trip ever. He is an upper Yak fan also.

 

[veilside180sx]

David Childs Dream fly fishing

 

[gearhead]

Thanks guys, and those who reached out to me, really appreciate it, I see in my absence, the people on this site are still awesome.

 

[dfg]

I took my daughter out with Derek. He was really great with her - explaining without talking down, making sure that she was comfortable wading, etc. He's really good company, too!

 

[Sportsman]

That sure narrowed it down! Bottom line, you won't go wrong with any of the suggestions. Scott, Derek and Ryan are great guys/guides, my buddies have had nothing but the best times with them. The guides out of Cle Elum have a good rep, new to me, but that will change because I want to learn more of the upper river