Fishing at
Island Lake Mason County

Island Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Mason County, Washington. At an elevation of 230 ft. and 104.9 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Island Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow,Cutthroat
Lake Size: 104.9 acres
Elevation: 230 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Island Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

Island Lake Stocking Reports

Island Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow and cutthroat. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow and cutthroat at an average of 0.72 lbs. In the past, Island Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow and cutthroat averaging 0.67 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
September 23, 2024 2017 Rainbow @ 1.2lbs
April 1, 2024 2190 Rainbow @ 0.88lbs
April 1, 2024 4404 Rainbow @ 0.42lbs
September 25, 2023 2007 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
April 17, 2023 4423 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 3, 2023 2182 Rainbow @ 0.75lbs
September 26, 2022 2000 Rainbow @ 1.04lbs
April 4, 2022 2210 Rainbow @ 0.74lbs
April 4, 2022 2210 Rainbow @ 0.74lbs
March 28, 2022 4445 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
September 27, 2021 2000 Rainbow @ 1.08lbs
April 5, 2021 4403 Rainbow @ 0.44lbs
April 5, 2021 2184 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
October 5, 2020 250 Cutthroat @ 1.35lbs
September 28, 2020 2100 Rainbow @ 1.16lbs
August 25, 2020 1155 Rainbow @ 0.96lbs
May 1, 2020 4440 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
April 21, 2020 2210 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
October 2, 2017 2100 Rainbow @ 1lbs
May 12, 2017 106 Rainbow @ 1.43lbs
April 19, 2017 6 Rainbow @ 3.33lbs
April 4, 2017 2180 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs
April 3, 2017 4400 Rainbow @ 0.4lbs
May 3, 2016 180 Rainbow @ 1.49lbs
April 5, 2016 4400 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
March 7, 2016 2180 Rainbow @ 0.77lbs


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Island Lake Map

Island Lake Fish Species

Island Lake provides excellent opportunities for yellow perch as well as good opportunities for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch rainbow trout throughout the year.


January February March April May June July August September October November December
Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Island Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Island Lake.

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

Island Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Island Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around noon. Popular baits used include worms and power eggs for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Island Lake to catch rainbow trout.


Island Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Island Lake

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

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Mason County
4.3 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
5.3 mi. away
211.2 acres
elevation: 118 ft.

Isabella Lake

Stocking:
October 3, 2017 - Rainbow - 1200 @ 1lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Brown bullhead Largemouth bass Northern pikeminnow Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Mason County
7.4 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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Mason County
7.5 mi. away
212.4 acres
elevation: 175 ft.
 Somewhat Popular

Spencer Lake

Stocking:
December 13, 2024 - Cutthroat - 81 @ 1.49lbs
November 25, 2024 - Rainbow - 1205 @ 1.25lbs

For December:
Yellow perch Rainbow trout Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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Mason County
8.8 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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