Robbins Lake Fishing near Belfair, Washington

• Overview

  Robbins Lake is one of the Mason County waters in Washington. Salt water lies 1.1 miles off. This is a pocket water of some 17 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Nearest place of any size is Belfair, 12 miles away. Allyn follows at 12 miles, then Shelton at 15 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Robbins Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Public occurrence data for Mason County names Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Take Robbins Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 62°F in August and bottom out at 39°F in January. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Robbins Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, U Lake is 0.3 miles off. Check the position on Robbins Lake before loading the car.