Spencer Lake Fishing Guide, Mason County, Washington

• Overview

  In Washington, Spencer Lake belongs to Mason County. Elevation runs to 171 feet. At about 235 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The full circuit measures close to 2.9 miles on foot. It ranks high for size among our Mason County listings. Shelton at 7.5 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Tacoma, 24 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Spencer Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Mason County cover Chum salmon, cutthroat trout, Coho salmon, largemouth bass and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Spencer Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 63°F and January near 39°F. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Spencer Lake that shapes the whole year. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There are toilets half a mile off. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Phillips Lake, 0.9 miles out. Where Spencer Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.