what do you guys think of this pond

[addicted]

its a beaver pond about the size of a football field.  a fair amount of lily pads. lots of down logs and submerged stumps. and the best part of it is no one else will be hunting it. but the thing is i have no idea how much the ducks would like a place like this. what do you guys think.

[bobcat]

To me it doesn't look like a place where you'd get a lot of ducks coming in because there isn't a lot of feed. But it would be worth a try if you don't have a better place to go. You'd probably see a couple mallards, maybe some teal, and good chance for a couple of wood ducks. It might be worth just checking on every once in a while to see how many ducks are sitting there, especially later in the season when new ducks come in from up north.

[high country]

I bet later in the season it sees some birds for sure

[GOcougsHunter]

It's a good looking pond.  But, it's really important to understand what the pond is near.  It's obviously a west side lake.  If it is near big water (Puget Sound, Willapa, Grays or the Ocean)  This would be a good spot on big windy days.  However, if this is just near the foothills with nothing for food or alternatives for the ducks.. It probably won't be very productive.

[addicted]

yeah its in hills around arlington. the biggest water around is the stilliguamish. there was a ton of beaver sign around it. i tried to fish it but on my first cast my pole snapped   

[wrangler]

you might get a shot at a few locals but thats about it. not much for feed!

[ICEMAN]

Yep, I have hunted a couple like that, and found a few birds, but if it is not between other food sources, it may be a one shot deal, bang, ducks are gone...still worth a visit...go for it!

[jackelope]

mmmmmmm
cutthroats, maybe some brookies.
thats what i see.

[addicted]

ditto

[sisu]

If it's near an area that has a ton of pressure and it does not freeze up you might score on ducks seeking a quiet spot.

[addicted]

yeah the area has a ton of pressure but not this spot. hope your right.

[hogsniper]

Hey there addicted if you wanna get together and chase some ducks around i live pretty close to you. If your interested hit me up...Justin

[addicted]

you might get a shot at a few locals but thats about it. not much for feed!

what do ducks eat? grass? milfoil?

[Hermit]

I live on a 40 acre beaver pond near Arlington and it's full of ducks. Bad weather will chase them off the bay and they'll look for places like this. My lake flows into the Stilly and attracks cutthroat. Mostly it's full of crappy. Try a early morning jump shoot.

[coyotemadness]

Do you shoot those ducks Hermit? If the quacking bothers you I might be able to help you.  I'm South of Arlington too. Got a few working the fields around my house.