Fishing at
Bennington Lake Walla Walla County


Bennington Lake is a freshwater lake located in Walla Walla County, Washington. At an elevation of 1199 ft. and 39.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, white crappie and largemouth bass. Bennington Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 39.4 acres
Elevation: 1199 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Bennington Lake Stocking Reports

Bennington Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1.82 lbs. This year so far, there has been 8 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.42 lbs. In the past, Bennington Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.44 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 30, 2024 2920 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 23, 2024 150 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
May 21, 2024 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 13, 2024 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 7, 2024 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 6, 2024 180 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 25, 2024 2825 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 16, 2024 3105 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
June 1, 2023 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 17, 2023 6000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 16, 2023 6000 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 15, 2023 525 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
July 1, 2022 2250 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 22, 2022 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 26, 2022 1138 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 24, 2022 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 17, 2022 300 Rainbow @ 1.56lbs
May 16, 2022 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 9, 2022 300 Rainbow @ 1.56lbs
May 4, 2022 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
April 22, 2022 2675 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 16, 2021 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 10, 2021 3100 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
June 8, 2021 2550 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 11, 2021 439 Rainbow @ 1.82lbs
May 5, 2021 100 Rainbow @ 1.82lbs
May 5, 2021 2610 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
May 4, 2021 100 Rainbow @ 1.82lbs
May 4, 2021 2610 Rainbow @ 0.34lbs
June 3, 2020 2040 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 22, 2020 2142 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
May 21, 2020 4410 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
May 21, 2020 85 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
May 12, 2020 2700 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 12, 2020 238 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
May 6, 2020 212 Rainbow @ 1.67lbs
May 6, 2020 2835 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
June 1, 2017 2260 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 26, 2017 2280 Rainbow @ 0.5lbs
May 22, 2017 31 Rainbow @ 1.64lbs
May 22, 2017 2500 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 19, 2017 35 Rainbow @ 1.64lbs
May 19, 2017 2450 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 9, 2017 35 Rainbow @ 1.64lbs
May 9, 2017 2754 Rainbow @ 0.37lbs
April 26, 2017 150 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs
April 18, 2017 50 Rainbow @ 1.75lbs
April 11, 2017 5750 Rainbow @ 0.36lbs
April 11, 2017 275 Rainbow @ 1.45lbs
June 14, 2016 2064 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs


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Bennington Lake Map

Bennington Lake Fish Species

Bennington Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch yellow perch, white crappie and largemouth bass throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
White crappie
Largemouth bass

Bennington Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Bennington Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.



Bennington Lake Pictures & Media

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There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Bennington Lake, including Dalton Lake, Emma Lake, Mound Pond, Yellepit Pond and Hood Park Ponds.

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Franklin County
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45.1 acres
elevation: 443 ft.

Dalton Lake

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 75 @ 1.49lbs
April 22, 2024 - Rainbow - 1375 @ 0.4lbs

For November:
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Franklin County
30.5 mi. away
39.1 acres
elevation: 443 ft.

Emma Lake

Stocking:
November 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs
November 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1200 @ 1lbs

For November:
Yellow perch Black crappie Black bullhead Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass

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Benton County
33.9 mi. away
33.7 acres
elevation: 343 ft.

Mound Pond

Stocking:
November 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs
November 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1200 @ 1lbs

For November:
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Benton County
34.6 mi. away
35.4 acres
elevation: 343 ft.

Yellepit Pond

Stocking:
November 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 1lbs
November 27, 2024 - Rainbow - 1200 @ 1lbs

For November:
Bluegill Yellow perch Black crappie Brown bullhead Channel catfish Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Pumpkinseed Sunfish

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Walla Walla County
37.4 mi. away
9.7 acres
elevation: 350 ft.

Hood Park Ponds

Stocking:
October 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 2610 @ 0.34lbs
May 31, 2024 - Rainbow - 275 @ 1.49lbs

For November:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout

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