Kiwanis Pond

The smallest and most westerly pond in the Hanson ponds complex near Cle Elum is open only to juvenile anglers (under 15 years old), senior anglers (70+), and anglers with a disability who possess a designated harvester companion card.  It will continue to be stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout. The lake is also stocked with some 1 pound "jumbo" rainbow trout. This pond has a year-round open season.

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 - Good shoreline access around this small pond.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Kittitas
Acreage: 4.30 ac.
Elevation: 1887 ft.
Center: 47.186806, -120.919742
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: KIWANAS PD (KITT)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 14, 2010 Rainbow 598 2.6 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 1, 2009 Rainbow 52 0.8 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 1, 2009 Rainbow 1,300 2.6 NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 20, 2009 Rainbow 611 2.6 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 1, 2008 Rainbow 630 2.8 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 1, 2008 Rainbow 75 1 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Apr 15, 2008 Rainbow 609 2.9 NACHES HATCHERY
Jul 3, 2007 Rainbow 700 2.8 NELSON SPRINGS PDS
Apr 10, 2007 Rainbow 600 3 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 29, 2006 Rainbow 390 2.6 NACHES 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.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year