Western Lake (Radar Hill Ponds)

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"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
Jun 2, 2009	Rainbow	1,230	3	NASELLE HATCHERY
May 22, 2009	Rainbow	2,500	3	NASELLE HATCHERY
Apr 15, 2009	Rainbow	867	3	NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2008	Rainbow	500	1	NASELLE YOUTH CAMP
Apr 24, 2008	Rainbow	2,800	2.2	NASELLE HATCHERY
Feb 14, 2008	Rainbow	750	3	NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 11, 2007	Rainbow	1,600	3	NASELLE HATCHERY
May 24, 2006	Rainbow	3,000	1	NASELLE HATCHERY
Apr 25, 2006	Rainbow	3,000	2.5	NASELLE HATCHERY
Apr 26, 2005	Rainbow	1,600	2	NASELLE 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.