Tieton Ranger Pond

Small pond on the Wenatchee National Forest located near Hwy 12 on the Bethel Ridge Road (turnoff). The River Bend Campground on the Tieton River is nearby.

The pond is stocked with catchable sized (10 -- 13 inch) rainbow trout mid to late April. Anglers can expect excellent fishing for a short period of time during the late spring, early summer period.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline access around this pond located on U.S. Forest Service land.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 2.30 ac.
Elevation: 3270 ft.
Center: 46.69205, -121.074446
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TIETON RANGER PD (YAKI)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Jun 3, 2008	Rainbow	700	2.8	NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2008	Rainbow	700	2.8	NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 23, 2008	Rainbow	700	2.8	NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 11, 2007	Rainbow	743	2.7	NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 10, 2007	Rainbow	600	3	NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 27, 2006	Rainbow	900	3	NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 5, 2006	Rainbow	780	3	NACHES HATCHERY
May 8, 2006	Rainbow	600	3	NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Apr 18, 2006	Rainbow	607	2.7	NACHES HATCHERY
May 31, 2005	Rainbow	750	3	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.