2023 Trout Derby lake
Starting soon! For more information about how the trout derby works, important dates, and prizes, visit the 2023 Trout Derby page.
"Lake Inez" also called Vance Creek Pond # 2 ( the second pond on the north side of Wenzel Slough road and just west of Bowers Lake) is open to all anglers. Planted with 10 - 14 inch rainbow trout in April and May. "Quality trout" that average 4 - 6 pounds each, reared through a cooperative project between Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force and WDFW are also planted.
Some Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch are also harvestable during the warmer months.
Two-pole fishing is allowed
Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is good around most of the pond. A single lane boat ramp is located in the southwest corner.
Species you might catch
Lake information
County: Grays Harbor
Acreage: 15.70 ac.
Elevation: 24 ft.
Center: 46.993904, -123.422798
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Catchable fish plants
Stock Date | Species | Number Released | Number of Fish Per Pound | Facility |
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May 27, 2022 | Rainbow | 250 | 0.25 | SATSOP SPRINGS PONDS |
May 25, 2022 | Rainbow | 1,000 | 1.7 | LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY |
May 4, 2022 | Rainbow | 103 | 0.3 | LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY |
Apr 22, 2022 | Rainbow | 200 | 0.27 | SATSOP SPRINGS PONDS |
Apr 19, 2022 | Rainbow | 150 | 0.35 | LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY |
Apr 15, 2022 | Rainbow | 500 | 2.3 | LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY |
Apr 1, 2022 | Rainbow | 305 | 0.32 | SATSOP SPRINGS PONDS |
Mar 31, 2022 | Rainbow | 500 | 2.4 | LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY |
Mar 30, 2022 | Rainbow | 104 | 0.37 | LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY |
Jan 25, 2022 | Steelhead | 101 | 0.1 | TACOMA POWER WYNOOCHEE R DAM |