Emergency Rule Updates and News Please note: These updates reflect changes to the Sportfishing Pamphlet. Rules found in the Sportfishing Pamphlet are in effect unless otherwise noted in the changes listed below. Rule Changes > Freshwater Fishing > in a particular river or river system > Emergency rules currently in effect for Yakima River (Benton, Kittitas and Yakima County) There are no emergency fishing rules currently in effect for Yakima River (Benton, Kittitas and Yakima County). Please refer to the current Fishing in Washington Sport Fishing Rules Pamphlet. For more information, please contact WDFW Fish Program. E-mail: fishregs@dfw.wa.gov