Brown trout What follows is an alphabetical glance at some of the best fishing spots in Mason County, with links to more detailed information as available. Season Permits are available online at www.fdlcountyparks.com or at the County Planning and Large cutthroat trout lurk in the deeper water and feed on kokanee. There might be an occasional trout in the mix, and northern pikeminnow also inhabit Mason Lake. There also are some cutthroat trout, including sea-runs, but they must released. This small Hood Canal tributary stream is located on the Tahuya Peninsula, less than an hour from Bremerton and Gig Harbor, is mostly fished for a moderate coho salmon fishery in the fall, when several hundred of these silvers may be taken. (Gravel) Gravel ramp View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. Image Credits This Tahuya Peninsula lake stands out from the many lakes in the region by being open all year long. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. 22 State House Station Spencer Lake is absolutely loaded up with hatchery rainbow trout in the spring and reloaded in the fall for a year-round trout fishery that also includes some big cutthroat. Fish species include rainbow trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed sunfish and maybe a couple other species. We accommodate anglers of all skill levels and love to share our passion for the outdoors with our customers! Thurston County: To the south, rich in lakes full of trout, bass and kokanee, plus South Sound salmon and steelhead runs. Catch is lowest in the late-winter while adults are spawning in tributary streams. WebEast Lake Devereaux Road 321, Allyn-Grapeview Boatramp.com offers you the most complete overview of all boat ramps. The only real raps on Spencer is that its fairly developed and busy, and there isnt a lot of bank fishing access, but if you have a boat this is one of the top-tier fishing spots in Mason County. Boat launch passes for use in 2022 at the American Lake Park boat launch facility will be available on January 3, 2022 . Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. A very high number of the fish planted at Lost Lake are larger trout, including lots of rainbows and a small number of cutthroat trout. ADA - NCI reviewed the storm damage history and exposure of the Ventura Pier in an effort to find ways to reduce recurrent damages. The water is approximately 19 feet below the end of Saddle Dam boat ramp. So we went out this morning just him and I. This lake on the Tahuya Peninsula is only about 10 acres in size but can fish well for trout, especially when it opens in late April and has recently been stocked with hatchery rainbow trout. This project was funded through a State of California Department of Boating and Waterways grant. This is a shallow catch-and-release lake with three kinds of trout, a nice spot for fly anglers to try their craft. FWC recommends that you check with local authorities for current boat ramp status. Halls Crossing/Bullfrog Ferry: Closed due to low lake levels. Mason Lake County Park at the north end offers a good boat launch and some bank access. Site features provide access for wheelchairs and visitors of all abilities. At an elevation of 213 ft. and 98.1 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Its only about three miles north of the Tahuya community but nearly an hour coming from more populated areas like Bremerton, Gig Harbor or Shelton. It This fork of the important Chehalis River tributary flows through the southwestern part of Mason County and is fished for coho and other salmon as well as cutthroat trout and winter steelhead. While the 65-acre lake isnt stocked, it has a collection including rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout, all fly-loving fish, although other selective gear also is allowed. There is a WDFW access and boat launch on the northwest side of the lake. This is another small Tahuya Peninsula lake stocked with a small number of hatchery rainbow trout in the spring. dacf@maine.gov When the summer heat comes on and the trout fishing has cooled, there are still fishing options at this 130-acre lake, including largemouth bass and yellow perch. The river is closed during primary salmon and steelhead runs, which arent typically big here anyway. (TR) Trailered boats. The lake is far from lost, only about a 20-minute drive from Shelton and maybe twice that from Olympia. This is mostly a boat show, as there is a WDFW boat launch good for small boats but very little bank access. This lake on the Tahuya Peninsula is reasonably well stocked with hatchery rainbow trout during the spring months. Wooten is located in the lake-rich area of Tahuya Peninsula west of Belfair and immediately north of Haven Lake, a similar fishing option. See our privacy policy. WebDevereaux Lake (94 acres) Expect fair to good spring fishing for planted catchable-size rainbows, with carry-overs sometimes reaching 5 pounds. Neighboring Little Twin Lake isnt stocked. This 70-acre lake on the Tahuya Peninsula is stocked with thousands of rainbow trout each spring, making for some excellent fishing at that time of the year. Maximum time allowed for use at shoreline sites is 2 hours unless otherwise noted. Available Fishing Guide: Benson Lake is located just east of the much larger Mason Lake and has a boat launch and a small bit of bank fishing at a WDFW access on the east side, right off E. Benson Lake Road. This Island Lake (theres a smaller lake with the same name in neighboring Kitsap County) is located right at the northern edge of Shelton and isnt on an island but has one in the middle. There also are some largemouth bass to catch. The Park, including the Boat Launch will be closed to the public for the 2022 season. All recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart. Reel Time Fishing is owned and operated by Toby Wyatt. Long known for its boating and recreation, Sebago Lake has been a top destination for many vacationers over the years and Long Beach Marina has been a part of many of those vacations. Lots of private homes circle the lake. This small river that dumps into the very toe of Hood Canal at Belfair is primarily fished for cutthroat trout, including sea-runs. Trout fishing is best in spring when the water is cool and the fish numbers are at their peak, but there is water to 50 feet deep where anglers can find cold water fish into the summer. Cost estimate and analysis were also provided. This 35-acre lake in the hills above Hood Canal is currently stocked with a moderate number of rainbow trout fry in the all, so they can provide trout fishing when the lake opens in the spring. For further information on this project visit the Major Projects page. Many people associate Hood Canal with some of the states best chum salmon fishing, particularly around Hoodsport, where there is a hatchery and a reputation for combat fishing in the late fall when these snaggle-toothed salmon return in the best numbers. Spring is the most reliable time to fish for trout here, and you might also catch a year-round resident cutthroat trout or two. View Fishing Details, For March: Many trailer accessible sites can accommodate only small boats and trailers. Lake Michigan, is a prime spot for water recreation throughout the year. There is a gravel boat launch and limited bank access on the north end, reached from NE Tee Lake Road. It reaches into the Olympic Peninsula and includes hundreds of freshwater lakes and reservoirs. Fee - Is a fee charged? The lake is stocked with catchable and fry rainbow trout, plus a few larger cutthroat and rainbow trout. Island Lakes trout fishery is further augmented by a good planting of rainbow trout fry that grow into harvestable trout on site. Like many places in Washington, fishing for salmon and sea-run cutthroat trout in these saltwater spots isnt as good as it was historically, but watch for opportunities in the late summer into fall. In the past, Devereaux Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow and cutthroat averaging 0.53 lbs. While most of those trout will be typical catchables, a few larger stockers and holdover trout can produce some bigger fish. Try getting out early and trolling for kokanee during the summer and early fall, when they might run fairly deep. Main Content. Wooten is likely to come on a bit before it closes at the end of October, but what you might catch in the fall are resident cutthroat trout, potentially in addition to some holdover rainbows. The FWCs Florida Public Boat Ramp Finder is updated every 24-hours to include information regarding boat ramp open/closed status. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. The following information can be viewed by clicking the Water Body name below. Fishing here also can be good for yellow perch and largemouth bass. See the listing for neighboring Tiger Lake below for a link to information on these excellent early season trout lakes. There are plenty of homes on the lakeshore. Pierce County: To the southeast, from salmon in the suburbs to trout in the high mountains, surprising number of fishing spots for such a populous county. Web(All-Tide Ramp) Watercraft can launch during all tide levels. Trails End Lake is open all year and quite nicely stocked with hatchery rainbow trout early in the spring. My buddy tried Devereaux for the first time last week, he and his kids limited out on 15 trout in about an hour and a half. (Carry-In/Hard) Carry-In hard surfaced ramp The famous leg-shaped appendage of Puget Sound stretches far down into Mason County and is known for fishing and shellfishing. This is the biggest body of freshwater in Mason County, but its not necessarily the easiest to fish. This little (11 acres) lake 15 minutes north of Shelton is usually stocked with several hundred hatchery rainbow trout in about April, when fishing will be best. To our family, Long Beach Marina is more than a business. This 122-acre lake southwest of Shelton is heavily planted with hatchery rainbow trout in the spring and gets even more fish in the fall. The project consisted of designing a new boat launch ramp and boarding floats to replace the deteriorating existing ramp and boarding floats. Haven Lake is located a little more than a half hours drive from Bremerton, or a little farther from Gig Harbor or Shelton. The lake also is planted with trout fry in the fall that are ready to catch the following season. Subsequently, NCI performed all final engineering design, prepared the construction contract bid documents (drawings and specifications), and provided construction management and full time construction inspection services. - at WDFWaccess site, County: Mason We accommodate anglers of all skill levels and love to share our passion for the outdoors with our customers. Noble Consultants performed the engineering design and preparation of construction drawings and specifications for improvements to the Miller Park Boat Launching Facility that is located along the eastern shoreline of Tomales Bay to the north of Marshall. Devereaux Lake is a freshwater lake located in Mason County, Washington. Many of those waterways are full of fish, especially its impressive array of lakes. The Kokanee fishery typically lasts from April-October before the adults leave the lake to spawn in tributaries starting in late-October and early-November. Phillips Lake, covering just over 100 acres, also offers some warmwater fishing opportunities, including largemouth bass and bluegill. lot which is located at Adams Street and Lake Washington Boulevard South 2. rdAlki Beach east a section of shoreline located between 53 Avenue SW and 55th Avenue SW. Long known for its boating and recreation, Sebago Lake has been a top destination for The county seat of Shelton is the only incorporated city in Mason County, and a fair bit of the countys population lives nearby, or closer to Olympia, and also in smaller communities dotting the edges of Hood Canal and Puget Sound.