Lone Duck Pond near Belfair: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lone Duck Pond is a Mason County water, Washington side. This is open valley country. Nearest town is Belfair, 11 miles off. After that come Allyn at 11 miles and Shelton at 14 miles. Also worth knowing: Don Lake after 0.4 miles, U Lake at 0.6 miles, Cady Lake after 0.7 miles, Robbins Lake at 0.9 miles and Aldrich Lake after 1.1 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Lone Duck Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Mason County include Chum salmon, cutthroat trout and Coho salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Lone Duck Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 62°F and January near 39°F on the long-run figures. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Lone Duck Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Don Lake Boat Launch sits about half a mile away and carries the launch. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Don Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Lone Duck Pond in particular, ask before you travel.