Ol' McDonald Pond fishing

Fishing at Ol' McDonald Pond is on a community pond, stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bluegill, and Crappie. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1971, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

Last stocked

September 10, 2026

Plants on record

103

Since 1971

Species recorded

4

Average size

11 in

Surface acres

0.8

Elevation

2,930 ft

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Council
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A small community pond in Council next to Wilco Park, just off US Hwy 95 on Galena St. Easy casting access with a fishing dock next to the parking area. No boat ramp; motors restricted. Toilet and access are wheelchair accessible.

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How Ol' McDonald Pond is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the third week of May. In 2026 it was April 17, 2026, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 27 years between 1971 and 2026.

Fish at Ol' McDonald Pond

Fishing Ol' McDonald Pond is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 100 of 103 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 2 more.

Rainbow Trout 100 plants
Plants
100 of 103
Last stocked
September 10, 2026
Average length
13 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 103
Last stocked
May 5, 2025
Average length
4.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Crappie 1 plant
Plants
1 of 103
Last stocked
May 5, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Crappie guide.

Cutthroat Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 103
Last stocked
October 17, 1989
Average length
1.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Fishing Ol' McDonald Pond

Ol' McDonald Pond, also known as Old McDonald Pond, is a small community pond of 0.8 acres in Adams County. This pond, located in Council, offers easy access next to Wilco Park, a stone's throw from the highway. It is a great place to practice casting and pick up a rainbow for dinner. Rainbow Trout are the recommended game fish, and stocking records show Bluegill and Crappie have also been stocked.

Sources: idfg.idaho.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 8301971
  • 1,5001972
  • 3071989
  • 1,3452001
  • 2,3902002
  • 2,3892003
  • 2,6252004
  • 3,0502005
  • 2,2002006
  • 2,0102007
  • 2,7502008
  • 2,2502009
  • 2,0002010
  • 1,8702011
  • 2,0002012
  • 1,5002013
  • 1,9852014
  • 1,0082015
  • 2,0002016
  • 2,2502017
  • 2,0002018
  • 1,5002019
  • 1,9502020
  • 1,0002021
  • 2,0002022
  • 2,0122023
  • 1,4872024
  • 1,3912025
  • 1,5282026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 103 plants Showing 103 plants

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 10, 2026 Rainbow Trout 280 13 in report
June 29, 2026 Rainbow Trout 293 13 in report
June 4, 2026 Rainbow Trout 320 13 in report
May 14, 2026 Rainbow Trout 330 13 in report
April 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 305 13 in report
June 30, 2025 Rainbow Trout 98 13 in report
June 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 584 13 in report
May 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 303 13 in report
May 5, 2025 Crappie 76 – report
May 5, 2025 Bluegill 330 4.5 in report
September 12, 2024 Rainbow Trout 483 – report
June 3, 2024 Rainbow Trout 502 – report
May 21, 2024 Rainbow Trout 502 – report
September 22, 2023 Rainbow Trout 535 – report
June 28, 2023 Rainbow Trout 481 – report
June 5, 2023 Rainbow Trout 490 – report
May 16, 2023 Rainbow Trout 506 – report
September 20, 2022 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
June 9, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 5, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 3, 2021 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 13, 2021 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
September 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
July 8, 2020 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 9, 2020 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 14, 2020 Rainbow Trout 450 – report
July 2, 2019 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 7, 2019 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 17, 2019 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
August 30, 2018 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
July 3, 2018 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 8, 2018 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 23, 2018 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
September 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 750 – report
June 30, 2017 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 9, 2017 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 16, 2017 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
September 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
July 7, 2016 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 10, 2016 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 19, 2016 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
September 2, 2015 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
April 21, 2015 Rainbow Trout 508 – report
September 2, 2014 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 13, 2014 Rainbow Trout 485 – report
May 22, 2014 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 16, 2014 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
September 11, 2013 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 6, 2013 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 6, 2013 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
September 6, 2012 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
July 3, 2012 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 7, 2012 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 17, 2012 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 28, 2011 Rainbow Trout 501 – report
June 9, 2011 Rainbow Trout 825 – report
May 18, 2011 Rainbow Trout 544 – report
August 23, 2010 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 29, 2010 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 8, 2010 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 17, 2010 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
August 26, 2009 Rainbow Trout 750 – report
June 30, 2009 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 10, 2009 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 18, 2009 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
August 25, 2008 Rainbow Trout 800 – report
June 25, 2008 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 3, 2008 Rainbow Trout 700 – report
May 20, 2008 Rainbow Trout 750 – report
August 20, 2007 Rainbow Trout 610 – report
June 26, 2007 Rainbow Trout 300 – report
June 5, 2007 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 21, 2007 Rainbow Trout 600 – report
August 30, 2006 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 28, 2006 Rainbow Trout 700 – report
June 7, 2006 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 22, 2006 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
August 29, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
June 29, 2005 Rainbow Trout 535 – report
June 7, 2005 Rainbow Trout 800 – report
May 23, 2005 Rainbow Trout 715 – report
September 2, 2004 Rainbow Trout 525 – report
June 28, 2004 Rainbow Trout 800 – report
June 15, 2004 Rainbow Trout 300 – report
June 7, 2004 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 24, 2004 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
August 28, 2003 Rainbow Trout 600 – report
June 30, 2003 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 16, 2003 Rainbow Trout 210 – report
June 3, 2003 Rainbow Trout 300 – report
May 19, 2003 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 279 – report
September 6, 2002 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 24, 2002 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 5, 2002 Rainbow Trout 390 – report
June 4, 2002 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
May 20, 2002 Rainbow Trout 500 – report
June 5, 2001 Rainbow Trout 545 – report
May 21, 2001 Rainbow Trout 800 – report
October 17, 1989 Cutthroat Trout 307 1.5 in report
August 17, 1972 Rainbow Trout 540 – report
June 21, 1972 Rainbow Trout 960 – report
June 24, 1971 Rainbow Trout 830 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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