Fishing at
Howell Lake Mason County

Howell Lake is a freshwater lake located in Mason County, Washington. At an elevation of 454 ft. and 9.3 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including rainbow trout. Howell Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Cutthroat
Lake Size: 9.3 acres
Elevation: 454 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Howell Lake Campground and Picnic Area
Shoreline Access: Good

Howell Lake Stocking Reports

Howell Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow and cutthroat. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 0.52 lbs. This year so far, there has been 2 stockings of rainbow and cutthroat at an average of 0.43 lbs. In the past, Howell Lake stocked thousands of rainbow and cutthroat averaging 0.44 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 16, 2024 110 Rainbow @ 0.52lbs
April 11, 2024 489 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
May 22, 2023 110 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 12, 2023 490 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 5, 2022 110 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
April 12, 2022 490 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
May 5, 2021 110 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 8, 2021 490 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 29, 2020 622 Rainbow @ 0.46lbs
May 8, 2017 110 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
April 10, 2017 490 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
May 26, 2016 200 Cutthroat @ 0.51lbs
May 9, 2016 110 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 8, 2016 490 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs


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Howell Lake Map

Howell Lake Fish Species

Howell Lake provides good opportunities for rainbow trout.


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Rainbow trout

Howell Lake Pictures & Media

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For November:
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For November:
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