Haven Lake near Belfair: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Mason County, Washington. It sits 3.7 miles in from the sea. It runs to roughly 74 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline comes to about 1.8 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It is among the larger waters listed here for Mason County. The closest town, Belfair, is 7.3 miles distant. It is 29 miles to Tacoma, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Haven Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Mason County, recorded fish include Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Haven Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 63°F and January near 39°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Haven Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Lake Wooten at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Haven Lake.