Lake Inez (Vance Creek Pond #2)

"Lake Inez" also called Vance Creek Pond # 2 ( the second pond on the north side of Wenzel Slough road and just west of Bowers Lake) is open to all anglers. Planted with 10 - 14 inch rainbow trout in April and May. "Quality trout" that average 4 - 6 pounds each, reared through a cooperative project between Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force and WDFW are also planted.

Some Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch are also harvestable during the warmer months.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is good around most of the pond. A single lane boat ramp is located in the southwest corner.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Grays Harbor
Acreage: 15.70 ac.
Elevation: 24 ft.
Center: 46.993904, -123.422798
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants

Release Location: VANCE CR ADLT PD 22.0478
Stock Date	Species	Number Released	Number of Fish Per Pound	Facility
Apr 23, 2021	Rainbow	13	1	SATSOP SPRINGS PONDS
Apr 21, 2021	Rainbow	12	0.4	LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY
Apr 20, 2021	Rainbow	500	2.4	LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY
Apr 19, 2021	Rainbow	138	0.4	LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY
Apr 2, 2021	Rainbow	205	0.285	SATSOP SPRINGS PONDS
Mar 31, 2021	Rainbow	106	0.45	LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY
Mar 30, 2021	Rainbow	500	2.5	LK ABERDEEN HATCHERY
Oct 7, 2020	Rainbow	180	0.9	BINGHAM CR HATCHERY
Sep 30, 2020	Rainbow	500	0.9	BINGHAM CR HATCHERY
Jun 2, 2020	Rainbow	630	2.1	LK ABERDEEN 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.

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.