Fishing Rex Lake in Mason County, Washington

• Overview

  Rex Lake falls in Mason County, part of Washington. Elevation runs to 217 feet. Small at around 8 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Washington listings. Shelton sits 3.4 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Tacoma, 29 miles away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Rex Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. 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. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Rex Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 39°F in January up to 63°F in August. The awkward stretch is midsummer, not midwinter. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That is the shape of the year on Rex Lake. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Rainbow Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Rex Lake carry more weight than any list.