Columbia Park Pond

This small pond is located near the Kennewick end of the Highway US-395 Bridge and the Columbia Park boat ramp. It is open only to juveniles 14 years of age and younger and holders of disability licenses.

Two-pole fishing is NOT allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Open for juvenile anglers, senior anglers and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card only.

Shoreline access: Good - Rainbow trout are planted in late February, spring break, and early May.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Benton
Acreage: 9.80 ac.
Elevation: 341 ft.
Center: 46.219021, -119.143921
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: COLUMBIA PARK PD (BENT)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
May 17, 2008	Bluegill	22	1	RINGOLD SPRINGS HATCHERY
May 17, 2008	Yellow Perch	1	1	RINGOLD SPRINGS HATCHERY
May 1, 2008	Rainbow	2,001	2.9	NELSON SPRINGS PDS
May 1, 2008	Rainbow	500	1	NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Apr 9, 2008	Rainbow	180	0.66	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 24, 2008	Rainbow	200	1	NELSON SPRINGS PDS
May 4, 2007	Rainbow	500	1	NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Apr 4, 2007	Rainbow	202	0.6	TROUT LODGE COMMERCIAL
Mar 26, 2007	Rainbow	200	1	NELSON SPRINGS PDS
May 5, 2006	Rainbow	400	1	NELSON SPRINGS PDS

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.

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.

Smallmouth bass

Black crappie

Fishing improves throughout the Spring, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull, while Fall sees an improvement as waters cool, vegetation dies back, and prey becomes more available. During winter, the bite is slower, but anglers can have great success fishing through the ice when conditions are safe.

Bluegill

Bluegill can be caught year-round, but fishing is best in the warm months of Summer. Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking during the spawn in early-Summer. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season in which to catch Bluegill, but persistent anglers can find them in schools of like-sized fish offshore.

Channel catfish

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in June and July. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.

Northern pikeminnow

Fishing success for Northern Pikeminnow increases in May and June as water temperatures increase, and generally peaks in late June, although fishing conditions can vary throughout the Columbia River. After a lull during the heat of summer, fishing success peaks again in late September-early October. Northern Pikeminnow congregate in rocky areas with fast currents near dams, islands, stream mouths, points, eddies, rows of pilings, and ledges or bars in the river. Sunrise, sunset, and night are generally the best fishing times. Studies show there are greater concentrations of Northern Pikeminnow in shallow water during low-light conditions.

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Photo by WDFW