Mary Shelton Lake Fishing in Snohomish County, Washington

• Overview

  Mary Shelton Lake belongs to Snohomish County, Washington. It lies 361 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 12 acres — small enough to read in one session. Tulalip lies 3.3 miles from the water. Smokey Point is 4.7 miles and Tulalip Bay 5.6 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Mary Shelton Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Snohomish County: Chinook salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Mary Shelton Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 63°F, with December the cold end at about 39°F. The season runs year-round, with the peak either side of summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Mary Shelton Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A jetty or pier is mapped about 100 yards from here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Fryberg Lake is 0.5 miles off. For Mary Shelton Lake in particular, ask before you travel.