Aldrich Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Aldrich Lake in the Mason County part of Washington. The ground around here is mixed woodland. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Belfair at 12 miles is the nearest place to stop. Allyn is 12 miles away, with Shelton at 15 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Aldrich Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Mason County names Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Fish Aldrich Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 62°F; the cold one sits at 39°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Aldrich Lake follows the weather closely. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Robbins Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Aldrich Lake carry more weight than any list.