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Pond Number One

Pond Number One is a reservoir in Washington, near Lewis County.

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Pond Number One is a reservoir in Lewis County, Washington.

The recorded size of Pond Number One is missing; fish one short bank carefully before deciding whether a wider search makes sense.

Fish and Baits

During a short evening pass near a small drop where food is present, the fish mix is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

During a quick scouting pass near a rocky edge with a moving bait, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

During a warm summer afternoon near a small drop under flat light, do not let the deepest number control the whole day; nearby cover, firm bottom, and food usually matter more than the deepest hole by itself.

Season by Season

While using a simple check of moving water near the downwind side in stained water, spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search.

A Simple Tackle Plan

During a steady fall day near the downwind side while the water is falling, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

During a check of nearby water near a firm-bottom flat where two features meet, record the wind, water color, depth where fish were holding, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.

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