Frank's Pond

This small pond located on the Beebe Springs Wildlife Unit (Chelan Wildlife Area) near Chelan Falls is open to juveniles only (under 15 years of age). The pond provides a great juvenile-only opportunity primarily for catchable-sized Rainbow Trout.   

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - All shoreline is easily accessible via a well maintained foot path.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Chelan
Elevation: 720 ft.
Center: 47.817759, -119.974055
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: FRANKS POND (CHEL)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jun 16, 2023 Rainbow 753 1 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 16, 2023 Rainbow 34 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 1, 2023 Rainbow 400 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 29, 2023 Rainbow 40 1 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 29, 2023 Rainbow 221 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 19, 2023 Rainbow 240 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 11, 2023 Rainbow 30 1 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 11, 2023 Rainbow 400 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 4, 2023 Rainbow 200 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 28, 2023 Rainbow 200 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Smallmouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Bluegill

Bluegill can be caught year-round, but fishing is best in the warm months of Summer. Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking during the spawn in early-Summer. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season in which to catch Bluegill, but persistent anglers can find them in schools of like-sized fish offshore.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Channel catfish

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in June and July. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year