Western Lake (Radar Hill Ponds)

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.

"Western Lake", also called Radar Hill ponds, has a year-round open season. Elevation is about 1050 feet and is stocked with 9 to 10 inch rainbow trout, and some cutthroat trout are also available. Isolated reports of some Eastern brook trout have been made in past years.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Trail access is available around the lake.

Species you might catch

Rainbow trout

Lake information

County: Pacific
Acreage: 4.50 ac.
Elevation: 1042 ft.
Center: 46.423237, -123.820335
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: WESTERN LK (PACI)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Mar 20, 2023	Rainbow	750	2.5	NEMAH HATCHERY
Sep 27, 2022	Rainbow	237	0.79	NEMAH HATCHERY
May 31, 2022	Rainbow	504	1.2	NEMAH HATCHERY
May 27, 2022	Rainbow	950	1.9	NEMAH HATCHERY
May 9, 2022	Rainbow	500	2.3	NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 20, 2022	Rainbow	25	0.17	NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 18, 2022	Rainbow	1,000	2.4	NEMAH HATCHERY
Mar 30, 2022	Rainbow	1,000	2.9	NEMAH HATCHERY
Mar 16, 2022	Rainbow	750	3	NEMAH HATCHERY
Oct 14, 2021	Rainbow	150	0.67	NEMAH 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.