Frank's Pond

This small pond located on the Beebe Springs Wildlife Unit (Chelan Wildlife Area) near Chelan Falls is open to juveniles only (under 15 years of age). The pond provides a great juvenile-only opportunity primarily for catchable-sized Rainbow Trout.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Special fishing restrictions:

Juvenile anglers only (under 15 years old).

Shoreline access: Good - All shoreline is easily accessible via a well maintained foot path.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Chelan
Acreage: 0.62 ac.
Elevation: 720 ft.
Center: 47.817759, -119.974055
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: FRANKS POND (CHEL)
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
May 11, 2022	Rainbow	500	1.4	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 19, 2022	Rainbow	400	1.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Apr 19, 2022	Rainbow	25	0.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 16, 2021	Rainbow	25	1.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 16, 2021	Rainbow	163	1.9	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 16, 2021	Rainbow	25	1.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
Jun 16, 2021	Rainbow	175	1.9	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 28, 2021	Rainbow	20	1.5	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 28, 2021	Rainbow	380	1.9	CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 20, 2021	Rainbow	350	1.9	CHELAN PUD 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.

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

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.

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.

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish are ubiquitous in most lowland lakes and readily caught year-round. Fishing is best in the spring and summer, peaking during the spawn in June. 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 to catch Pumpkinseed, but persistent anglers can find nice-sized schools offshore.