Is Swofford Pond open?

Tips for Fishing at Swofford Pond Fishing is open year-round at Swofford Pond. Swofford has an unimproved boat launch. Boats with internal combustion engines aren’t allowed on the water, but an electric motor is a good bet.

What fish are in Swofford Pond?

Swofford Pond is one of Washington state’s secret bass ponds. Located southeast of Mossyrock, this 240-acre pond is home to a year-round fishing season for rainbow and brown trout, largemouth bass, perch, bluegill, crappie, brown bullheads, channel catfish and — believe it or not — sturgeon.

Where is Swofford?

Swofford is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The town sits on the south shore of Riffe Lake.

What kind of fish are in Riffe Lake?

Riffe provides good fishing for landlocked coho and Chinook salmon, plus an occasional large brown trout. Rainbow and cutthroat trout are also available. Landlocked salmon rules apply. Other warm water species present include brown bullheads, along with a few bluegill and crappie.

How to get to Swofford pond in Tacoma WA?

Swofford also receives plants by Tacoma Power of several thousand catchable-size rainbow. There is an unimproved boat launching area. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. Call Tacoma Power’s toll free fishing line at 888-502-8690. Shoreline access: Good – Available.

When is the best time to fish Swofford pond?

Shoreline access: Good – Available. Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence.

How to catch channel catfish at Swofford pond?

Channel catfish have been stocked. Swofford also receives plants by Tacoma Power of several thousand catchable-size rainbow. There is an unimproved boat launching area. Internal combustion engines are not allowed. Call Tacoma Power’s toll free fishing line at 888-502-8690.