Fishing at
Isabella Lake Mason County

Isabella Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Mason County, Washington. At an elevation of 118 ft. and 211.2 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pikeminnow and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Isabella Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 211.2 acres
Elevation: 118 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Isabella Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Isabella Lake Stocking Reports

Isabella Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1 lbs. In the past, Isabella Lake stocked thousands of rainbow averaging 1 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
October 3, 2017 1200 Rainbow @ 1lbs


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Isabella Lake Map

Isabella Lake Fish Species

Isabella Lake provides good opportunities for largemouth bass, northern pikeminnow and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). There is also a chance to catch yellow perch and brown bullhead throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Brown bullhead
Largemouth bass
Northern pikeminnow
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Isabella Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Isabella Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

Isabella Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Isabella Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around noon. Trolling and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Isabella Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Isabella Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Isabella Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Isabella Lake, including Island Lake, Lost Lake, Summit Lake, Lake Limerick and Phillips Lake.

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Mason County
5.3 mi. away
104.9 acres
elevation: 230 ft.

Island Lake

Stocking:
September 23, 2024 - Rainbow - 2017 @ 1.2lbs
April 1, 2024 - Rainbow - 4404 @ 0.42lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass
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Mason County
6.3 mi. away
122.6 acres
elevation: 495 ft.

Lost Lake

Stocking:
December 5, 2024 - Cutthroat - 100 @ 1.49lbs
November 4, 2024 - Rainbow - 250 @ 1.09lbs

For December:
Kokanee Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Thurston County
8 mi. away
511.2 acres
elevation: 459 ft.
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Summit Lake

Stocking:
September 3, 2024 - Rainbow - 910 @ 0.82lbs
June 5, 2024 - Rainbow - 8000 @ 0.5lbs

For December:
Kokanee Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Mason County
8.6 mi. away
131.9 acres
elevation: 220 ft.

Lake Limerick

Stocking:
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 7800 @ 0.44lbs
April 17, 2023 - Rainbow - 7861 @ 0.41lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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Mason County
9.1 mi. away
106.5 acres
elevation: 192 ft.

Phillips Lake

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 1030 @ 0.5lbs
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 4040 @ 0.43lbs

For December:
Bluegill Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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