Tims Ponds

A small pond located adjacent to the Oak Creek Wildlife Area next to Highway 12.

It is stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout beginning in early April. Jumbo rainbow trout (1-1.5 lbs each) are also stocked.  Anglers can expect excellent fishing throughout the spring & early summer.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Good shoreline and parking access on WDFW land.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Yakima
Acreage: 2.90 ac.
Elevation: 1658 ft.
Center: 46.732017, -120.796486
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Catchable fish plants

Release Location: TIMS PD (YAKI)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Mar 30, 2020 Rainbow 400 0.8 NACHES HATCHERY
Dec 13, 2019 Rainbow 40 0.2 GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Dec 13, 2019 Rainbow 10 0.1 GOLDENDALE HATCHERY
Sep 3, 2019 Rainbow 1,008 1.8 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 12, 2019 Rainbow 960 2.4 NACHES HATCHERY
Jun 3, 2019 Rainbow 1,008 2.4 NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 30, 2019 Rainbow 1,008 2.4 NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 23, 2019 Rainbow 300 2.4 NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 8, 2019 Rainbow 1,008 2.4 NACHES HATCHERY
Apr 8, 2019 Rainbow 400 0.8 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