Washington lake guide
Lake Inez — Grays Harbor County Fishing
Lake Inez, also known as Vance Creek Pond #2, is a small Grays Harbor fishery open to all anglers. It receives planted Rainbow Trout, including larger cooperative-project fish, with Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch providing warm-season alternatives.
LocationGrays Harbor County, Washington
Primary targetsLargemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch
Best seasonSpring through fall
Lake size15.7 acres
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Scientific profile
Research snapshot
Elevation24 feet
Summer cautionHeat
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Contour line20 ft Visible depth label
Source: Washington State Department of Ecology. Historical survey data may not reflect current water levels or underwater hazards. Informational only; not for navigation.
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What makes Lake Inez — Grays Harbor County distinctive
At roughly 15.7 acres, Lake Inez — Grays Harbor County is a compact fishery where shoreline structure can dominate the lake.
Lake Inez — Grays Harbor County has documented stocking context in the FishyNW research record, adding a managed-fishery component to its profile.
Lake Inez — Grays Harbor County is documented in Grays Harbor County County with a dedicated FishyNW fishing and access profile.
Measured & official data
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Seasonal Fish Habitat
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How to read this data
Temperature, dissolved oxygen, clarity, nutrients, chlorophyll-a, pH, and conductivity are observations from public monitoring records and may be historical. Thermocline depth is shown only when FishyNW can derive a strong vertical temperature gradient from a measured profile. It is not treated as a permanent lake characteristic.
Trophic indication uses the Carlson Trophic State Index only when FishyNW can normalize a measured chlorophyll-a, Secchi, or total-phosphorus value. It is a derived ecological indicator, not an agency impairment determination.
Seasonal Fish Habitat is shown only when verified bathymetry overlaps a same-day, same-station temperature and dissolved-oxygen profile. It is a historical screening snapshot, not a live prediction of where fish are located.
For lake trout, FishyNW uses the broader USGS-tested screening combination of water at or below 15°C (59°F) and dissolved oxygen at or above 4 mg/L. For other coldwater species, FishyNW does not invent a preferred-temperature threshold; it shows only the observed thermocline-to-oxygenated-depth refuge when the evidence supports it.
Harmful-algae status is never inferred from missing data. Always check the linked state source for current advisories before contact recreation.
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Documented fish species
These species come from the lake record. Open a species guide for identification, seasonal behavior, and practical tactics without confusing general species guidance with a lake-specific survey result.
Bass and sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Look for weeds, docks, wood, shade, and warmer pockets.
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Trout and salmon
Rainbow Trout
Use bait, small spinners, spoons, or slow trolling depending on access.
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Perch and pike
Yellow Perch
Use small jigs, bait, or dropper rigs near schools.
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Fishery intelligence
Official fishery evidence
Agency survey records and measured fishery data, distilled for trip planning.
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Research & surveys
Agency-backed record
Use the evidence
Turn records into a fishing plan
- Compare survey evidence with the seasonal guide.
- Use the map to connect depth, access, and structure.
- Confirm current rules and access before your trip.
Trip conditions
Current conditions
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Tools
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Angler interpretation
How the fishery changes through the seasons
This is the practical layer: use it alongside the documented species, depth, stocking, survey, access, and regulation record above. The current season opens first.
Spring
trout, bass- Start here
- Cooler water, recent stocking, fish moving shallow, and protected shorelines or inlets that warm first.
- Watch for
- Cold fronts, changing water levels, muddy inflow, and early-season ramp conditions.
Summer
bass, panfish- Start here
- Fish early or late, then adjust toward deeper water, shade, vegetation, or comfortable temperature zones.
- Watch for
- Heat, weeds, algae, heat, and heavier boat traffic.
Fall
trout, bass- Start here
- Cooling water, shoreline structure, points, weed edges, and simple presentations that let you cover water.
- Watch for
- Wind on open water, rapidly changing weather, and shorter daylight windows.
Winter
perch, trout- Start here
- Legal open-water or ice access, stable depth zones, and conservative cold-weather trip plans.
- Watch for
- Ice safety where relevant, ramps, road conditions, cold-water exposure, and current rules.
Know before you go
Rules and restrictions
Lake Inez/Vance Creek Pond #2 is open to all anglers and two-pole fishing is allowed under the current WDFW profile. Verify current rules before fishing.
Getting on the water
Access and launches
Shoreline access is good around most of the pond, and WDFW documents a single-lane boat ramp in the southwest corner.
Sorry, there are no mapped boat ramps for this lake yet. Check the access information below for other ways to reach the water.
Local angler stops
Nearby bait & tackle
Independent and locally owned shops near this water. Call ahead if you need a specific bait or item.
Verle's LLC
Family-owned fishing and marine sporting goods storeShelton, Washington · Third-generation family-owned Shelton shop founded from a bait business, with live bait, conventional tackle, salmon gear, rods and reels, shellfish gear, marine supplies, and local fishing knowledge.
Local-business listings can change. FishyNW does not rank shops by payment or sponsorship. Verify current hours and inventory before driving.
Keep exploring
Nearby waters
Vance Creek Pond #1 / Bowers Lake
about 0.6 miles away
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After the trip
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Sources & feedback
Verified resources
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