Tims Ponds

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

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 2.90 ac.
Elevation: 1658 ft.
Center: 46.732017, -120.796486
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TIMS PD (YAKI)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
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
May 3, 2023 Rainbow 768 2.4 NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 17, 2023 Rainbow 1,080 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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year