Fargher Pond in Clark County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Clark County, Washington, is where Fargher Pond sits. It sits at 673 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Amboy, 3.9 miles away. Lewisville follows at 5.3 miles, then Yacolt at 5.6 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fargher Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Clark County include bluegill, yellow perch and black crappie. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Fargher Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 64°F on average, January about 38°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Fargher Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Fargher Pond, 1.4 miles away. The position on Fargher Pond is worth confirming on the day.