Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Jefferson Park Pond fishing
Jefferson Park Pond fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout on a community pond. It is stocked about 7 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 15, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 14
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 12.2 in
- Surface acres
- 0.7
- Elevation
- 919 ft
Fish at Jefferson Park Pond
Around the dates Jefferson Park Pond is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 44.8°F in March, 52.1°F in April, 61.3°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 14 plants · last May 15, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk It is stocked several times from late February to early June with 10- to 12-inch rainbow trout. Additionally, jumbo rainbow trout over 1 lb each are stocked and can provide excitement. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Jefferson Park Pond is stocked
Lions Park Pond (1.8 mi) and Bennington Lake (4.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lions Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bennington Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2025
3,290
Fish stocked in 2026
3,180
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 10 in | report |
| April 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 10 in | report |
| April 24, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 15.3 in | report |
| April 2, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 10.2 in | report |
| April 2, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 15.3 in | report |
| March 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 14.8 in | report |
| March 3, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10 in | report |
| May 6, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10 in | report |
| April 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10 in | report |
| April 25, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 210 | 15.3 in | report |
| March 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 15.3 in | report |
| March 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10 in | report |
| March 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 780 | 9.8 in | report |
| March 5, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 25 | 15.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
Public park and full shoreline access.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Jefferson Park Pond
This pond is becoming very shallow, and stocking may be discontinued unless the outlet is properly screened and the depth and carrying capacity of the pond is enhanced soon. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Jefferson Park Pond?
Fishing Jefferson Park Pond usually means Rainbow Trout. All 14 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 15, 2026, averaging 12.2 in.
When is Jefferson Park Pond stocked?
Last stocked May 15, 2026. It is stocked about 7 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April.
How big are the fish stocked at Jefferson Park Pond?
Rainbow Trout stocked at Jefferson Park Pond average 12.2 in.
How do you get on Jefferson Park Pond?
Public park and full shoreline access.
Which lakes near Jefferson Park Pond were stocked more recently?
Lions Park Pond (1.8 mi) and Bennington Lake (4.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lions Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Bennington Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.