Prickett Lake in Mason County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Mason County end of Washington holds Prickett Lake. It sits at 312 feet above sea level. Around 73 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. With about 1.3 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Few waters listed in Mason County are bigger. Allyn lies 2.9 miles from the water. It is 22 miles to Tacoma, the nearest city. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Prickett Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Across Mason County, recorded fish include Chum salmon, cutthroat trout and Coho salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Prickett Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 63°F for August and 39°F for January. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Prickett Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Coon Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Prickett Lake should be assumed from this page alone.