Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake)

Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) last stocked June 9, 2026, with 17 stocking events on record since 2025.

Last stocked

June 9, 2026

Plants on record

17

Since 2025

Species recorded

1

Average size

16.3 in

Surface acres

12.6

Elevation

24 ft

Stocking history

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026 Rainbow Trout 100 19.5 in report
June 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 500 11.3 in report
May 19, 2026 Rainbow Trout 400 11.6 in report
April 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 252 22.5 in report
April 21, 2026 Rainbow Trout 700 11.3 in report
April 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 17.8 in report
April 2, 2026 Rainbow Trout 100 17 in report
April 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 353 22.5 in report
April 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 300 11.1 in report
June 3, 2025 Rainbow Trout 500 11.9 in report
May 23, 2025 Rainbow Trout 125 22.5 in report
May 20, 2025 Rainbow Trout 500 11.3 in report
May 6, 2025 Rainbow Trout 100 22.5 in report
April 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 466 22.5 in report
April 22, 2025 Rainbow Trout 700 11.5 in report
March 28, 2025 Rainbow Trout 300 10.3 in report
March 28, 2025 Rainbow Trout 351 19.2 in report
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Common questions

When was Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) last stocked?
Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) was last stocked on June 9, 2026, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
How often is Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) stocked?
Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) has been stocked 17 times since 2025 in the records we have on file.
What species are stocked at Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake)?
Vance Creek Pond #1 (Bowers Lake) has recorded stockings of Rainbow Trout.

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Access and facts

Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes

Inside a Grays Harbor County park; there's no boat ramp, though small craft can be hand-carried a short distance from the parking area. Shoreline access is very good around most of the park. This fishery is limited to juveniles, seniors, and holders of disability or reduced-fee licenses.

Sources: access.shore (accessed 2026-09-19) , access.boat_ramp (accessed 2026-09-19) , access.float_tube (accessed 2026-09-19)

Species stocked here

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