Fishing at
Spencer Lake Mason County

Spencer Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Mason County, Washington. At an elevation of 175 ft. and 212.4 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and coastal cutthroat trout (resident). Spencer Lake provides good shoreline access and a number of boat launches.

Stocked Fish: Cutthroat,Rainbow
Lake Size: 212.4 acres
Elevation: 175 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (2)
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Shoreline Access: Good

Spencer Lake Stocking Reports

Spencer Lake has been historically stocked with cutthroat and rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 6.25 lbs. This year so far, there has been 13 stockings of cutthroat and rainbow at an average of 0.74 lbs. In the past, Spencer Lake stocked tens of thousands of cutthroat and rainbow averaging 0.73 lbs.

Date Quantity Fish
December 13, 2024 81 Cutthroat @ 1.49lbs
November 25, 2024 1205 Rainbow @ 1.25lbs
November 4, 2024 250 Rainbow @ 1.09lbs
September 25, 2024 426 Rainbow @ 1.02lbs
September 25, 2024 300 Rainbow @ 1.08lbs
September 23, 2024 1037 Rainbow @ 1.08lbs
September 23, 2024 2266 Rainbow @ 1.2lbs
September 3, 2024 700 Rainbow @ 0.82lbs
May 7, 2024 2669 Rainbow @ 0.47lbs
April 12, 2024 47 Rainbow @ 5lbs
April 2, 2024 10011 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
January 19, 2024 210 Rainbow @ 4.35lbs
January 18, 2024 150 Rainbow @ 4.35lbs
November 30, 2023 300 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
November 20, 2023 600 Rainbow @ 1.15lbs
September 25, 2023 2184 Rainbow @ 0.91lbs
September 25, 2023 2017 Rainbow @ 0.88lbs
May 22, 2023 2725 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 17, 2023 5018 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 3, 2023 5056 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
February 9, 2023 177 Rainbow @ 5lbs
February 3, 2023 117 Rainbow @ 5lbs
January 26, 2023 16 Rainbow @ 5lbs
January 25, 2023 110 Rainbow @ 5lbs
December 9, 2022 212 Cutthroat @ 1.33lbs
December 1, 2022 88 Cutthroat @ 1.33lbs
November 21, 2022 200 Rainbow @ 1.28lbs
September 26, 2022 4235 Rainbow @ 1.03lbs
May 2, 2022 2646 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 21, 2022 1 Rainbow @ 6.25lbs
April 13, 2022 3504 Rainbow @ 0.41lbs
April 12, 2022 3511 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
April 11, 2022 3534 Rainbow @ 0.43lbs
January 27, 2022 375 Rainbow @ 5lbs
January 21, 2022 65 Rainbow @ 5lbs
December 9, 2021 71 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
December 2, 2021 229 Cutthroat @ 1.43lbs
November 22, 2021 700 Rainbow @ 1.41lbs
September 28, 2021 3700 Rainbow @ 1.11lbs
September 13, 2021 500 Rainbow @ 0.97lbs
August 18, 2021 726 Rainbow @ 0.9lbs
May 4, 2021 2655 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs
March 31, 2021 10008 Rainbow @ 0.39lbs
February 11, 2021 220 Rainbow @ 4lbs
February 4, 2021 180 Rainbow @ 4lbs
December 4, 2020 300 Cutthroat @ 1.39lbs
November 24, 2020 1195 Rainbow @ 1.23lbs
October 5, 2020 250 Cutthroat @ 0.57lbs
September 28, 2020 4200 Rainbow @ 1.15lbs
May 4, 2020 3500 Rainbow @ 0.48lbs


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Spencer Lake Fish Species

Spencer Lake provides excellent opportunities for yellow perch, rainbow trout and largemouth bass as well as good opportunities for coastal cutthroat trout (resident). There is also a chance to catch smallmouth bass throughout the year.


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Yellow perch
Rainbow trout
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)

Spencer Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Spencer 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 Spencer Lake.

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

Spencer Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Spencer Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include power eggs and power bait for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from boat and trolling are the common and successful methods used at Spencer Lake to catch rainbow trout.

Spencer Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Spencer Lake is morning. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around noon. Anglers often fish by bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat for largemouth bass.


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Nearby Lakes Similar to Spencer Lake

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

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Mason County
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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Mason County
4.2 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
79.8 acres
elevation: 233 ft.

Benson Lake

Stocking:
May 7, 2024 - Rainbow - 1000 @ 0.5lbs
April 9, 2024 - Rainbow - 5608 @ 0.41lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout Largemouth bass
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Mason County
7.5 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
8.6 mi. away
73 acres
elevation: 304 ft.

Trails End Lake

Stocking:
December 5, 2024 - Cutthroat - 50 @ 1.49lbs
November 4, 2024 - Cutthroat - 200 @ 0.52lbs

For December:
Rainbow trout Coastal cutthroat trout (resident)
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