Fishing at
Melbourne Lake Mason County


Melbourne Lake is a freshwater lake located in Mason County, Washington. At an elevation of 789 ft. and 38.7 acres, it's home to a couple species of fish, including coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Melbourne Lake provides good shoreline access.

Stocked Fish: Cutthroat
Lake Size: 38.7 acres
Elevation: 789 ft.
Boat Launch: None
Shoreline Access: Good

Melbourne Lake Stocking Reports

Melbourne Lake has been historically stocked with cutthroat. The largest cutthroat ever stocked is 0.44 lbs. This year so far, there has been 1 stockings of cutthroat at an average of 0.34 lbs. In the past, Melbourne Lake stocked thousands of cutthroat averaging 0.39 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
May 10, 2024 727 Cutthroat @ 0.34lbs
May 31, 2016 700 Cutthroat @ 0.44lbs


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Melbourne Lake Map

Melbourne Lake Fish Species

Melbourne Lake provides excellent opportunities for coastal cutthroat trout (resident).


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Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Melbourne Lake Fishing Reports

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

Anglers reported the most success with largemouth bass.

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



Melbourne Lake Pictures & Media

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Melbourne Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Melbourne Lake, including Price Lake, Elk, Aldrich Lake, Robbins Lake and Clara Lake (Don Lake).

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elevation: 723 ft.

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November 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 100 @ 5lbs
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For November:
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For November:
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Stocking:
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April 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 600 @ 0.43lbs

For November:
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Mason County
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Stocking:
May 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 250 @ 0.49lbs
April 18, 2024 - Rainbow - 912 @ 0.43lbs

For November:
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Mason County
5.8 mi. away
14.2 acres
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Clara Lake (Don Lake)

Stocking:
May 8, 2024 - Rainbow - 255 @ 0.49lbs
April 16, 2024 - Rainbow - 877 @ 0.43lbs

For November:
Rainbow trout

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