Swofford Pond fishing

Swofford Pond fishing has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Brown Trout, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish and Brown Bullhead.

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Last stocked
May 20, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
10
Since 2025
Species stocked
1 (+9 also recorded)
Average size
9.7 in
Surface acres
216.5
Elevation
781 ft

Fish at Swofford Pond

1 stocked · 9 confirmed present

Around the dates Swofford Pond is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 42.5°F in March, 47.9°F in April, 54.8°F in May. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 10 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 2026 · avg 9.7 in · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide

Swofford Pond is known for warmwater fishing, providing naturally reproducing populations of bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and brown bullheads. The pond is usually accessible for fishing throughout the year, with good shoreline access and an unimproved boat launch available. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Swofford Pond is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 245 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 9 lakes in Lewis County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

25,400

Fish stocked in 2026

27,600

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 20, 2026Rainbow Trout5,4009.6 inreport
April 23, 2026Rainbow Trout5,00010 inreport
March 26, 2026Rainbow Trout5,6009.4 inreport
March 19, 2026Rainbow Trout5,6009.4 inreport
March 12, 2026Rainbow Trout6,0009 inreport
May 15, 2025Rainbow Trout4,00011 inreport
April 24, 2025Rainbow Trout5,4009.6 inreport
March 27, 2025Rainbow Trout5,00010 inreport
March 25, 2025Rainbow Trout5,00010 inreport
March 13, 2025Rainbow Trout6,0009 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Mossyrock, WA

WDFW gravel launch at the east end, reached by Green Mountain Road off Swofford Road southeast of Mossyrock, with one small lot and no boarding float. Shoreline access is good, and the Swofford Pond Trail follows the south shore.

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

Nearest lakes

Mayfield Lake 6.8 mi last stocked August 25, 2026 Carlisle Lake 16.3 mi last stocked April 23, 2026 Mineral Lake 19.2 mi last stocked July 14, 2026 South Lewis County Park Pond 21.4 mi last stocked May 28, 2026 Clear Lake 22.7 mi last stocked April 22, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Swofford Pond?

Fishing Swofford Pond usually means Rainbow Trout. All 10 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 9.7 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Brown Bullhead, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Swofford Pond stocked?

Last stocked May 20, 2026. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 245 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 9 lakes in Lewis County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Swofford Pond?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Swofford Pond average 9.7 in.

How do you get on Swofford Pond?

The nearest town is Mossyrock, WA. WDFW gravel launch at the east end, reached by Green Mountain Road off Swofford Road southeast of Mossyrock, with one small lot and no boarding float. Shoreline access is good, and the Swofford Pond Trail follows the south shore.

Which lakes near Swofford Pond were stocked more recently?

Mayfield Lake (6.8 mi), Mineral Lake (19.2 mi), and South Lewis County Park Pond (21.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Mayfield Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Mineral Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and South Lewis County Park Pond is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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