Little Island Lake near Shelton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Little Island Lake belongs to Mason County, Washington. The coast is 2.8 miles away. The water measures roughly 3 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Mason County. Shelton sits 6.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Allyn lies 12 miles off, Home another 14 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Little Island Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Mason County, recorded fish include Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Little Island Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 63°F in August and bottoms out near 39°F in January. No part of the year shuts this water. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Little Island Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Schumacher Creek Natural Area Preserve takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Lily Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Little Island Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.