Western Lake (Radar Hill Ponds)

"Western Lake", also called Radar Hill ponds, has a year-round open season. Elevation is about 1050 feet and is stocked with 9 to 10 inch rainbow trout, and some cutthroat trout are also available. Isolated reports of some Eastern brook trout have been made in past years.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Trail access is available around the lake.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Pacific
Acreage: 4.50 ac.
Elevation: 1042 ft.
Center: 46.423237, -123.820335
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: WESTERN LK (PACI)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Jun 10, 2009 Rainbow 95 1 NEMAH HATCHERY
Jun 2, 2009 Rainbow 1,230 3 NASELLE HATCHERY
May 22, 2009 Rainbow 2,500 3 NASELLE HATCHERY
Apr 15, 2009 Rainbow 867 3 NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 29, 2008 Rainbow 500 1 NASELLE YOUTH CAMP
Apr 24, 2008 Rainbow 2,800 2.2 NASELLE HATCHERY
Feb 14, 2008 Rainbow 750 3 NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 11, 2007 Rainbow 1,600 3 NASELLE HATCHERY
May 24, 2006 Rainbow 3,000 1 NASELLE HATCHERY
Apr 25, 2006 Rainbow 3,000 2.5 NASELLE HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

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