Larson Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Larson Lake is a Mason County water, Washington side. Country round the bank runs to rolling hill. It covers about 15 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Belfair is the closest town at 8.1 miles. Further out sit Allyn (9.5 miles) and Key Center (14 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Larson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Mason County include Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Larson Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 62°F at the top of summer and 39°F at the bottom of winter. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Larson Lake around it. A steady wind fishes better than a still, bright day.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Failing this one, try Shoe Lake, 0.8 miles away. Confirm before you fish Larson Lake.