Vernonia Pond - General Info

chris61182 · 03-09-2008, 02:59 PM

Vernonia Pond is located on the outskirts of the small town of Vernonia on HWY47. Google Maps - Vernonia Pond

The pond is heavily stocked with trout through out the spring, but as the season progresses and the trout fishing slows down, there are plenty of sunfish, bass, and perch to keep the young anglers happy.

A one mile paved path leading around the pond is easily traversed by young hikers, and includes a variety of sign posts offering information about the pond's various flora and fauna. And there is even a play ground for restless legs, young and old.

Silverblade · 03-26-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chris61182

Vernonia Pond is located on the outskirts of the small town of Vernonia on HWY47. Google Maps - Vernonia Pond

The pond is heavily stocked with trout through out the spring, but as the season progresses and the trout fishing slows down, there are plenty of sunfish, bass, and perch to keep the young anglers happy.

A one mile paved path leading around the pond is easily traversed by young hikers, and includes a variety of sign posts offering information about the pond's various flora and fauna. And there is even a play ground for restless legs, young and old.

I take it then that the water is accessible for fishing fairly easily using the path? No boat - always interested in shorline fishing opportunities!
I enjoy bass and panfish more than stocked trout anyway - it's fun to find places to fish in August around here when most of the cold water species are pretty hard to find.

fishgirl · 03-26-2008, 08:07 PM

Vernonia Pond has great bank access pretty much around the entire pond. There are 2 fishing piers as well. I myself have only caught tiny perch and the stocked trout, but I have seen people pull nice crappy out and heard tell of a handful of decent bass. It is a really great place to bring kids. Last year a few hike-in campsites were set up in the back area of the park. There are also bathrooms and a vending area.

Fishing here may be a little different this year than in years past because of the flooding last year. There is no telling what kind of fish may be in there now!

cavdad45 · 03-26-2008, 08:09 PM

Vernonia is a good all-around fishery. The bass in there grow big, some exceeding 8lbs. However, the better bass spots are fished form a boat rather than the shore accesses. I wonder how it changed because of last winter's floods.

Troutski · 03-26-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cavdad45

Vernonia is a good all-around fishery. The bass in there grow big, some exceeding 8lbs. However, the better bass spots are fished form a boat rather than the shore accesses. I wonder how it changed because of last winter's floods.

Do I understand you correctly, there is a boat ramp ?? Once I got a magic carpet (boat) I try to keep the bank fishing to creeks and rivers; the lakes and ponds are for the boat.....once you get away from the shore line every thing changes...

Chuck

cavdad45 · 03-26-2008, 08:20 PM

It's a very primitive boat launch, mainly for cartoppers. It launches VERY shallow and often I have to tilt my MinnKota up into roooster tail mode to get going, sometimes we just pole to deeper water with an oar.

Your SmokerCraft, however, would be to big to launch. Also they have a no combustion engine rule on the pond.

fishgirl · 03-26-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cavdad45

Vernonia is a good all-around fishery. The bass in there grow big, some exceeding 8lbs. However, the better bass spots are fished form a boat rather than the shore accesses. I wonder how it changed because of last winter's floods.

Ha! Well that explains why I never caught the bass! This year I have my little pontoon so hopefully I will have more luck with the bass.

cavdad45 · 03-30-2008, 06:46 PM

Try spinnerbaits and floating minnow lures like Rebels and Rapalas. Remember, the best structure for bass on that lake is not the lily pads but the stumps and timber. Think jigs and crankbaits (Square-lips deflect off wood better.)

Hawk · 03-30-2008, 10:44 PM

I have in the spring C & R many bass using shallow diving lures worked slowly stopnGo..............in colors of yellow, green, browns, blue ???...........................sometimes even basic black or white........................

cavdad45 · 03-31-2008, 04:32 PM

Perch or crawdad colors are my choice in confidence colors for crankbaits followed by Baby Bass and Bluegill (especially with Rapala DT lures)

03-09-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
chris61182 Master Angler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hillsboro/Beaverton Area Posts: 466	Vernonia Pond - General Info Vernonia Pond is located on the outskirts of the small town of Vernonia on HWY47. Google Maps - Vernonia Pond The pond is heavily stocked with trout through out the spring, but as the season progresses and the trout fishing slows down, there are plenty of sunfish, bass, and perch to keep the young anglers happy. A one mile paved path leading around the pond is easily traversed by young hikers, and includes a variety of sign posts offering information about the pond's various flora and fauna. And there is even a play ground for restless legs, young and old. Last edited by chris61182 : 03-09-2008 at 03:01 PM.

03-26-2008, 08:07 PM	#3
fishgirl Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Linn, OR Posts: 10	Vernonia Pond has great bank access pretty much around the entire pond. There are 2 fishing piers as well. I myself have only caught tiny perch and the stocked trout, but I have seen people pull nice crappy out and heard tell of a handful of decent bass. It is a really great place to bring kids. Last year a few hike-in campsites were set up in the back area of the park. There are also bathrooms and a vending area. Fishing here may be a little different this year than in years past because of the flooding last year. There is no telling what kind of fish may be in there now!

03-26-2008, 08:09 PM	#4
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oregon city Posts: 370	Vernonia is a good all-around fishery. The bass in there grow big, some exceeding 8lbs. However, the better bass spots are fished form a boat rather than the shore accesses. I wonder how it changed because of last winter's floods.

03-26-2008, 08:20 PM	#6
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oregon city Posts: 370	It's a very primitive boat launch, mainly for cartoppers. It launches VERY shallow and often I have to tilt my MinnKota up into roooster tail mode to get going, sometimes we just pole to deeper water with an oar. Your SmokerCraft, however, would be to big to launch. Also they have a no combustion engine rule on the pond.

03-30-2008, 06:46 PM	#8
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oregon city Posts: 370	Try spinnerbaits and floating minnow lures like Rebels and Rapalas. Remember, the best structure for bass on that lake is not the lily pads but the stumps and timber. Think jigs and crankbaits (Square-lips deflect off wood better.)

03-30-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
Hawk Sustained Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Have You Kissed a Bass Today??? Posts: 203	I have in the spring C & R many bass using shallow diving lures worked slowly stopnGo..............in colors of yellow, green, browns, blue ???...........................sometimes even basic black or white........................

03-31-2008, 04:32 PM	#10
cavdad45 Master Angler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: oregon city Posts: 370	Perch or crawdad colors are my choice in confidence colors for crankbaits followed by Baby Bass and Bluegill (especially with Rapala DT lures)

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