This small pond is part of the Rock Island Ponds complex which borders the City of Rock Island off of Highway SR-28. The pond has a year-round open fishing season. These waters are managed primarily as mixed species. This lake should offer limited catches of bass over 12 inches and bluegill 7 to 8 inches. Catchable-size (10-12 inches) Rainbow Trout are stocked annually in March and April.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - There are unimproved public boat launch areas at both the east and west ends of the lake that also provide ample bank fishing opportunities.
Species you might catch
- Bluegill
- Brown bullhead
- Channel catfish
- Common carp
- Largemouth bass
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish
- Rainbow trout
Lake information
County: Douglas
Acreage: 13.20 ac.
Elevation: 609 ft.
Center: 47.383246, -120.160413
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
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Apr 14, 2003 | Rainbow | 15 | 0.33 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Apr 14, 2003 | Rainbow | 925 | 2.82 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 23, 2002 | Rainbow | 1,199 | 2.2 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Apr 17, 2002 | Rainbow | 1,210 | 2.2 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Mar 19, 2002 | Rainbow | 1,120 | 2.8 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
May 22, 2001 | Rainbow | 452 | 1.8 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Apr 16, 2001 | Rainbow | 1,050 | 2.8 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Mar 25, 2001 | Rainbow | 1,730 | 2.86 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Mar 13, 2000 | Rainbow | 2,030 | 2.9 | CHELAN PUD HATCHERY |
Nov 18, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 0.5 | COLUMBIA BASIN HATCHERY |
Fishing prospects calendar
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Channel catfish
Brown bullhead
Photos
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