Fishing Marmot Lake in Mason County, Washington

• Overview

  Within Mason County, Washington, you have Marmot Lake. The land about it is rolling hill. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Mason County standards. 25 miles away sits Seabeck, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Seattle, 48 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Marmot Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Mason County 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. Marmot Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 54°F on average, December about 31°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Marmot Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. You can camp about 90 yards away, going by the mapping. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Hart Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Marmot Lake before loading the car.