Kiwanis Pond

The smallest and most westerly pond in the Hanson ponds complex near Cle Elum is open only to juvenile anglers (under 15 years old), senior anglers (70+), and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.  It will continue to be stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout. The lake is also stocked with some 1 pound "jumbo" rainbow trout. This pond has a year-round open season.

Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

  • Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline access around this small pond.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Kittitas
Acreage: 4.30 ac.
Elevation: 1887 ft.
Center: 47.186806, -120.919742
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: KIWANAS PD (KITT)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jul 1, 2005 Rainbow 550 2.5 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Jul 2, 2004 Rainbow 450 3 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 2, 2004 Rainbow 55 1 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Jul 1, 2003 Rainbow 70 1 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Jul 1, 2003 Rainbow 510 3 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 9, 2003 Rainbow 305 2.9 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 5, 2002 Rainbow 288 1.2 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Jun 10, 2002 Rainbow 300 3 NACHES HATCHERY
Release Location: HANSON PD LTL (KITT)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jun 27, 2001 Rainbow 60 0.7 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Jun 12, 2001 Rainbow 311 2.7 NACHES HATCHERY

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