I-82 Pond 3 fishing

I-82 Pond 3 fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, Common carp, Pumpkinseed, and 1 more on a community pond. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in March. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
March 2, 2026
212 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
2
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.4 in
Surface acres
17.4
Elevation
849 ft

Fish at I-82 Pond 3

1 stocked · 7 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last March 2, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked March 2, 2026 · avg 10.4 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Channel catfish Confirmed present
Channel catfish species guide
Common carp Confirmed present
Common carp species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present
Pumpkinseed species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present
Yellow perch species guide

How I-82 Pond 3 is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 120 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 16 lakes in Yakima County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,058

Fish stocked in 2026

1,035

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,035 10.4 in report
March 4, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,058 10.4 in report

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Shore access
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Pond 3 has good shoreline access on WDFW land. Walk-in 1/2 mile from parking area.

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Nearest lakes

I-82 Pond 2 1.3 mi last stocked February 23, 2026 I-82 Pond 1 1.7 mi last stocked February 23, 2026 I-82 Pond 4 2.6 mi last stocked March 30, 2026 I-82 Pond 6 4.3 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Reflection Pond 10.3 mi last stocked May 12, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at I-82 Pond 3?

Fishing I-82 Pond 3 usually means Rainbow Trout. All 2 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2, 2026, averaging 10.4 in. Brown bullhead, Channel catfish, Common carp, and Largemouth bass, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is I-82 Pond 3 stocked?

Last stocked March 2, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in March. About 120 reported fish per acre, 13th most of 16 lakes in Yakima County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at I-82 Pond 3?

Rainbow Trout stocked at I-82 Pond 3 average 10.4 in.

How do you get on I-82 Pond 3?

Shore fishing is available. Shoreline access: Good. Pond 3 has good shoreline access on WDFW land. Walk-in 1/2 mile from parking area.

Which lakes near I-82 Pond 3 were stocked more recently?

I-82 Pond 4 (2.6 mi), I-82 Pond 6 (4.3 mi), and Reflection Pond (10.3 mi) were stocked more recently. I-82 Pond 4 is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, I-82 Pond 6 is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Reflection Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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