Riparia Pond

This small pond is a few miles below Little Goose Dam on the north side of the Snake River. With a year-round open fishing season, anglers will find catchable and jumbo size rainbow trout which are planted in the spring (late Feb through May).  This pond is moderately stocked with trout because it is a small pond in a remote location.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - public land around the pond

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Whitman
Acreage: 5.80 ac.
Elevation: 542 ft.
Center: 46.578391, -118.082898
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: RIPARIA PD (WHIT)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Feb 18, 2009 Rainbow 1,502 2.9 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 18, 2009 Rainbow 25 0.75 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 14, 2007 Rainbow 1,500 3 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 27, 2006 Rainbow 2,000 2.6 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 25, 2005 Rainbow 1,500 2.7 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 19, 2004 Rainbow 1,500 2.9 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 25, 2003 Rainbow 2,010 2.9 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Mar 21, 2002 Rainbow 1,953 2.6 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 2, 2001 Rainbow 1,001 2.4 LYONS FERRY HATCHERY
Feb 24, 1999 Rainbow 2,400 2.5 TUCANNON 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

Photos

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Riparia Pond
Photo by WDFW