Tims Ponds

2024 Trout Derby lake

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A small pond located adjacent to the Oak Creek Wildlife Area next to Highway 12.

It is stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout beginning in early April. Jumbo rainbow trout (1-1.5 lbs each) are also stocked. Anglers can expect excellent fishing throughout the spring & early summer.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline and parking access on WDFW land.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 2.90 ac.
Elevation: 1658 ft.
Center: 46.732017, -120.796486
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TIMS PD (YAKI)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 9, 2024	Rainbow	1,403	2.3	NACHES HATCHERY
Mar 19, 2024	Rainbow	200	0.8	NACHES HATCHERY
Mar 19, 2024	Rainbow	1,506	2.3	NACHES HATCHERY
Oct 10, 2023	Rainbow	10	0.1	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Oct 10, 2023	Rainbow	40	0.2	GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Sep 5, 2023	Rainbow	1,012	1.5	NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 12, 2023	Rainbow	480	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 7, 2023	Rainbow	1,560	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
May 31, 2023	Rainbow	1,008	2.4	NACHES HATCHERY
May 15, 2023	Rainbow	1,044	2.4	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.