Ol' McDonald Pond fishing

Ol' McDonald Pond fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Bluegill, and Crappie on a community pond. 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.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
September 10, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
103
Since 1971
Species recorded
4
Average size
11 in
Surface acres
0.8
Elevation
2,930 ft

Fish at Ol' McDonald Pond

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 100 plants · last September 10, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked September 10, 2026 · avg 13 in · 100 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last May 5, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked May 5, 2025 · avg 4.5 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Crappie Stocked · 1 plant · last May 5, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked May 5, 2025 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Crappie species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last October 17, 1989

Last stocked October 17, 1989 · avg 1.5 in · 1 plant

Cutthroat Trout species guide

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. Rainbow Trout are the recommended game fish, and stocking records show Bluegill and Crappie have also been stocked. (idfg.idaho.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Ol' McDonald Pond is stocked

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 27 years between 1971 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1971

830

Fish stocked in 1972

1,500

Fish stocked in 1989

307

Fish stocked in 2001

1,345

Fish stocked in 2002

2,390

Fish stocked in 2003

2,389

Fish stocked in 2004

2,625

Fish stocked in 2005

3,050

Fish stocked in 2006

2,200

Fish stocked in 2007

2,010

Fish stocked in 2008

2,750

Fish stocked in 2009

2,250

Fish stocked in 2010

2,000

Fish stocked in 2011

1,870

Fish stocked in 2012

2,000

Fish stocked in 2013

1,500

Fish stocked in 2014

1,985

Fish stocked in 2015

1,008

Fish stocked in 2016

2,000

Fish stocked in 2017

2,250

Fish stocked in 2018

2,000

Fish stocked in 2019

1,500

Fish stocked in 2020

1,950

Fish stocked in 2021

1,000

Fish stocked in 2022

2,000

Fish stocked in 2023

2,012

Fish stocked in 2024

1,487

Fish stocked in 2025

1,391

Fish stocked in 2026

1,528

Stocking history

Source: Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 10, 2026Rainbow Trout28013 inreport
June 29, 2026Rainbow Trout29313 inreport
June 4, 2026Rainbow Trout32013 inreport
May 14, 2026Rainbow Trout33013 inreport
April 17, 2026Rainbow Trout30513 inreport
June 30, 2025Rainbow Trout9813 inreport
June 10, 2025Rainbow Trout58413 inreport
May 20, 2025Rainbow Trout30313 inreport
May 5, 2025Crappie76–report
May 5, 2025Bluegill3304.5 inreport
September 12, 2024Rainbow Trout483–report
June 3, 2024Rainbow Trout502–report
May 21, 2024Rainbow Trout502–report
September 22, 2023Rainbow Trout535–report
June 28, 2023Rainbow Trout481–report
June 5, 2023Rainbow Trout490–report
May 16, 2023Rainbow Trout506–report
September 20, 2022Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 9, 2022Rainbow Trout500–report
May 5, 2022Rainbow Trout500–report
June 3, 2021Rainbow Trout500–report
May 13, 2021Rainbow Trout500–report
September 9, 2020Rainbow Trout500–report
July 8, 2020Rainbow Trout500–report
June 9, 2020Rainbow Trout500–report
May 14, 2020Rainbow Trout450–report
July 2, 2019Rainbow Trout500–report
June 7, 2019Rainbow Trout500–report
May 17, 2019Rainbow Trout500–report
August 30, 2018Rainbow Trout500–report
July 3, 2018Rainbow Trout500–report
June 8, 2018Rainbow Trout500–report
May 23, 2018Rainbow Trout500–report
September 1, 2017Rainbow Trout750–report
June 30, 2017Rainbow Trout500–report
June 9, 2017Rainbow Trout500–report
May 16, 2017Rainbow Trout500–report
September 1, 2016Rainbow Trout500–report
July 7, 2016Rainbow Trout500–report
June 10, 2016Rainbow Trout500–report
May 19, 2016Rainbow Trout500–report
September 2, 2015Rainbow Trout500–report
April 21, 2015Rainbow Trout508–report
September 2, 2014Rainbow Trout500–report
June 13, 2014Rainbow Trout485–report
May 22, 2014Rainbow Trout500–report
May 16, 2014Rainbow Trout500–report
September 11, 2013Rainbow Trout500–report
June 6, 2013Rainbow Trout500–report
May 6, 2013Rainbow Trout500–report
September 6, 2012Rainbow Trout500–report
July 3, 2012Rainbow Trout500–report
June 7, 2012Rainbow Trout500–report
May 17, 2012Rainbow Trout500–report
June 28, 2011Rainbow Trout501–report
June 9, 2011Rainbow Trout825–report
May 18, 2011Rainbow Trout544–report
August 23, 2010Rainbow Trout500–report
June 29, 2010Rainbow Trout500–report
June 8, 2010Rainbow Trout500–report
May 17, 2010Rainbow Trout500–report
August 26, 2009Rainbow Trout750–report
June 30, 2009Rainbow Trout500–report
June 10, 2009Rainbow Trout500–report
May 18, 2009Rainbow Trout500–report
August 25, 2008Rainbow Trout800–report
June 25, 2008Rainbow Trout500–report
June 3, 2008Rainbow Trout700–report
May 20, 2008Rainbow Trout750–report
August 20, 2007Rainbow Trout610–report
June 26, 2007Rainbow Trout300–report
June 5, 2007Rainbow Trout500–report
May 21, 2007Rainbow Trout600–report
August 30, 2006Rainbow Trout500–report
June 28, 2006Rainbow Trout700–report
June 7, 2006Rainbow Trout500–report
May 22, 2006Rainbow Trout500–report
August 29, 2005Rainbow Trout1,000–report
June 29, 2005Rainbow Trout535–report
June 7, 2005Rainbow Trout800–report
May 23, 2005Rainbow Trout715–report
September 2, 2004Rainbow Trout525–report
June 28, 2004Rainbow Trout800–report
June 15, 2004Rainbow Trout300–report
June 7, 2004Rainbow Trout500–report
May 24, 2004Rainbow Trout500–report
August 28, 2003Rainbow Trout600–report
June 30, 2003Rainbow Trout500–report
June 16, 2003Rainbow Trout210–report
June 3, 2003Rainbow Trout300–report
May 19, 2003Rainbow Trout500–report
May 1, 2003Rainbow Trout279–report
September 6, 2002Rainbow Trout500–report
June 24, 2002Rainbow Trout500–report
June 5, 2002Rainbow Trout390–report
June 4, 2002Rainbow Trout500–report
May 20, 2002Rainbow Trout500–report
June 5, 2001Rainbow Trout545–report
May 21, 2001Rainbow Trout800–report
October 17, 1989Cutthroat Trout3071.5 inreport
August 17, 1972Rainbow Trout540–report
June 21, 1972Rainbow Trout960–report
June 24, 1971Rainbow Trout830–report

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Council
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A small community pond in Council next to Wilco Park, just off US Hwy 95. Entering Council from the south, turn north on Galena St and go 0.4 mile; parking is on the west side of the road next to the fishing dock. Toilet and access are wheelchair accessible; no boat ramp.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game before you go.

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Public land at Ol' McDonald Pond

Ol' McDonald Pond is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Payette National Forest.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Ol' McDonald Pond?

Fishing Ol' McDonald Pond usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 100 of 103 plants on record, ahead of Bluegill and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked September 10, 2026, averaging 13 in. Bluegill was last stocked May 5, 2025, averaging 4.5 in. Crappie was last stocked May 5, 2025. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked October 17, 1989, averaging 1.5 in.

When is Ol' McDonald Pond stocked?

Last stocked September 10, 2026. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1971, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1971 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Ol' McDonald Pond?

Stocked fish average 11 in. Rainbow Trout average 13 in. Bluegill average 4.5 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.5 in.

How do you get on Ol' McDonald Pond?

The nearest town is Council. Facilities include restrooms and dock. A small community pond in Council next to Wilco Park, just off US Hwy 95. Entering Council from the south, turn north on Galena St and go 0.4 mile; parking is on the west side of the road next to the fishing dock. Toilet and access are wheelchair accessible; no boat ramp.

Which lakes near Ol' McDonald Pond were stocked more recently?

Horsethief Reservoir (30 mi) was stocked more recently. Horsethief Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.

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