Fishing Dry Pond in Mason County, Washington

• Overview

  Mason County in Washington is where Dry Pond sits. Salt water lies 2.4 miles off. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Mason County are larger. Supplies mean a trip to Allyn, 9.3 miles off. It is 29 miles to Tacoma, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Dry Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Mason County include Chum salmon, cutthroat trout and Coho salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Dry Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 63°F for August and 39°F for January. There is no frozen season to plan round. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan any trip to Dry Pond around it. Barometer swings matter more than a degree or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The water borders Tahuya River Preserve, so reserve rules are likely to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Maggie Lake sits 0.2 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Dry Pond is worth confirming on the day.