Fishing Lake of the Angels in Mason County, Washington

• Overview

  Within Mason County, Washington, you have Lake of the Angels. It sits 12 miles in from the sea. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Mason County list. Nearest town is Seabeck, 21 miles off. Beyond it, Belfair at 23 miles and Allyn at 25 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake of the Angels

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Mason County records list Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Fish Lake of the Angels where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 54°F and December near 30°F on the long-run figures. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Lake of the Angels the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Hagen Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lake of the Angels before loading the car.