Anderson Pond near Steilacoom: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Anderson Pond is listed under Pierce County, Washington. The land about it is oak and grass. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Pierce County standards. The nearest town is Steilacoom, 3.5 miles away. Tacoma sits 11 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Pierce County records list pink salmon, sockeye salmon, largemouth bass, Chum salmon and Coho salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Anderson Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 63°F in August and bottom out at 41°F in January. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Anderson Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Butterworth Reservoir sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Anderson Pond should be assumed from this page alone.