(Hard) Paved or Concrete ramp Noble Consultants performed the engineering design and preparation of construction drawings and specifications for improvements to the Black Point Boat Launching Facility that is located on the Petaluma River under the Highway 37 bridge, about one-half a mile off the upper San Pablo Bay. Lots of private homes circle the lake. There are a couple of public access points on the southern end. NCI evaluated wharf fender alternatives and provided recommendations to replace the existing deteriorated fenders. Fish species include rainbow trout, kokanee, largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed sunfish and maybe a couple other species. Grade - Percent of slope. Wooten is located in the lake-rich area of Tahuya Peninsula west of Belfair and immediately north of Haven Lake, a similar fishing option. Rainbow trout Nahwatzel Lake is one of the better fishing holes in Mason County and located just 20 minutes west of Shelton. WDFW maintains an access with a concrete ramp and a small bit of bank fishing access in the southwestern part of the lake, just off E. St. Andrews Drive near the Lake Limerick Country Club. This facility includes an eight-lane launch ramp initially constructed to four lanes, boarding floats, restrooms, car/boat trailer parking lots, landscaping and site utilities, lighting, fencing and signage. There is a WDFW access including a gravel boat launch at the southern end of the lake, reached from E. Trails End Drive. Its on the east side on E. Devereaux Lake Road just off State Route 3. Mason County also takes in other parts of the southern Puget Sound offering some shellfishing and sport fishing options. Yes/No/Seasonal This 70-acre lake on the Tahuya Peninsula is stocked with thousands of rainbow trout each spring, making for some excellent fishing at that time of the year. This fork of the important Chehalis River tributary flows through the southwestern part of Mason County and is fished for coho and other salmon as well as cutthroat trout and winter steelhead. The Hewitt Park boat ramp is open. Kent County Parks Department also manages public launches on two area waters. Trails End Lake is open all year and quite nicely stocked with hatchery rainbow trout early in the spring. Longitude - WGS84 datum - location in decimal degrees. Rainbow trout WebPublic Boat Launches Please note: Bobcaygeon Beach Park is currently closed for redevelopment. There is a WDFW access on the south side where you can fish from the bank or launch a small watercraft. Pay careful attention to seasonal regulations, including on the lower river where most salmon are caught. All recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart. There is good bank access and you can launch a small boat on the 17-acre lake. Its about a 25-minute drive northeast of Shelton, or a bit farther heading south from Bremerton. Web2022 Boat Launch passes available January 3, 2022 . Clallam and Jefferson Counties: To the northwest, the Olympic Peninsula offers some of the states best steelhead and salmon fishing in rivers and saltwater, and mountain lakes have trout and more. Damages were confined to a modest level, and catastrophic losses were completely averted. WebHemlock Lake *Boat launch sites operated by the DEC are FREE to the public, however; boat launch sites operated by other agencies may charge a fee. Stocked While bank access is limited by private property, including lakeside homes, there is a WDFW access at the north end with a small amount of bank fishing and good boat access. Devereaux Lake is a moderately deep lake surrounded mostly by forest. The county seat of Shelton is the only incorporated city in Mason County, and a fair bit of the countys population lives nearby, or closer to Olympia, and also in smaller communities dotting the edges of Hood Canal and Puget Sound. Clicking on those projects allows you to view in-depth what services NCI provided as well as details on the project itself. The contract documents were prepared to minimize interruption to affected lessees. My buddy tried Devereaux for the first time last week, he and his kids limited out on 15 trout in about an hour and a half. WDFW stocks the 15-acre lake with a small number of bigger trout each year. Halls Crossing/Bullfrog Ferry: Closed due to low lake levels. Benson Lake is located just east of the much larger Mason Lake and has a boat launch and a small bit of bank fishing at a WDFW access on the east side, right off E. Benson Lake Road. There is a WDFW access and boat launch on the northwest side of the lake. The lower stream is located between Olympia and Shelton. Its located northeast of the more developed and more heavily stocked Haven and Wooten lakes (see separate listings). The first was the structural repair of an existing 50-year old concrete wharf that, due to time and a corrosive environment, developed numerous cracks and spalls. And don't forget Hood Canal's fish and shellfish. Maximum time allowed for use at shoreline sites is 2 hours unless otherwise noted. Many of those waterways are full of fish, especially its impressive array of lakes. Open in Google Maps. The boat ramps are closed to trailed boaters. Youll need a small boat or float tube to fish here. Migrating Chinook and coho tend to be a late-summer fishery, while feeding blackmouth Chinook are caught here in modest numbers during the winter and early spring. (Field is Blank) - does not meet many accessibility guidelines Boat launch passes for use in 2022 at the American Lake Park boat launch facility will be available on January 3, 2022 . This small river that dumps into the very toe of Hood Canal at Belfair is primarily fished for cutthroat trout, including sea-runs. In addition, it consisted of re-grading, repaving and striping of the existing parking area, providing new site drainage with CDS catch basins for separating out greases and oils, providing a new barrier-free access restroom and ADA walkway from parking lot to boat ramp and restroom, and providing for all other site improvements. Spencer Lake is absolutely loaded up with hatchery rainbow trout in the spring and reloaded in the fall for a year-round trout fishery that also includes some big cutthroat. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice. There is a gravel boat launch on the northeast shore provided courtesy of Cady Lake Manor Bed and Breakfast. X = Yes or blank = no Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Fee - Is a fee charged? Weve chosen to focus and expand on several key examples which are highlighted in blue. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. We grew up on Sebago Lake, which is why we strive to provide our customers with the same memorable experiences that our family continues to enjoy. Many people associate Hood Canal with some of the states best chum salmon fishing, particularly around Hoodsport, where there is a hatchery and a reputation for combat fishing in the late fall when these snaggle-toothed salmon return in the best numbers. There also are some cutthroat trout, including sea-runs, but they must released. Long known for its boating and recreation, Sebago Lake has been a top destination for many vacationers over the years and Long Beach Marina has been a part of many of those vacations. Fishing here also can be good for yellow perch and largemouth bass. There has been an effort to bolster summer chum salmon here as well. Reel Time specializes in personalized fishing trips. Season Permits are available online at www.fdlcountyparks.com or at the County Planning and Brownlee Reservoir UPDATE: The advisory for cyanobacteria was lifted on November 8, 2022. Here is a list of boat launches and marinas in Assumption, Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes and in Grand Isle. Fishing is best in the spring before they move into deeper water to avoid warming water temperatures, but they can be targeted throughout the summer in deeper offshore areas near the thermocline. Lake Kokanee, located minutes from the Hood Canal at Hoodsport, also has some of its namesake kokanee. Too bad, because this nice-sized lake (a bit over 200 acres) has decent fishing access and is just 10 minutes south of Shelton and less than a half hours drive from Olympia. Trails End Lake, Carney Lake, Wye Lake, Benson Lake and Haven Lake. The river is closed during primary salmon and steelhead runs, which arent typically big here anyway. Call (435) 893-4747 or check the ferry page of UDOT's website for more information. Thurston County: To the south, rich in lakes full of trout, bass and kokanee, plus South Sound salmon and steelhead runs. We fish the Columbia and Snake Rivers for salmon, steelhead, walleye and sturgeon and our goal is a first class experience on these world class fisheries. Main Content. Mason County wraps around the southern parts of Puget Sound and Hood Canal, and the rivers that rush into them. This is a generously stocked 100-acre rainbow trout lake located in the North Mason area a short drive of both Bremerton and Shelton in either direction. To our family, Long Beach Marina is more than a business. Much of the lake is surrounded by private homes. One of the countys biggest lakes, and only about 20 minutes from Shelton, Mason Lake is not as beloved by anglers as many of its smaller counterparts. There are some pretty nice cutthroat trout in the reservoir, if you can located them across the roughly 4,000 acres. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. We accommodate anglers of all skill levels and love to share our passion for the outdoors with our customers. Latitude - WGS84 datum - location in decimal degrees You can easily find, add or review boat ramps. This is an easy to reach spot near the toe of Hood Canal, between Belfair to the north and Mason Lake to the south. Our family wants you to have the most enjoyable, memorable experience on the lake possible -- it's why we got into the business! Tiger Lake is a little over 100 acres and also has some fishing for cutthroat trout, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Island Lake provides excellent trout fishing, thanks to WDFWs generous stocking in the spring and again in the fall each year. (Gravel) Gravel ramp This Tahuya Peninsula lake stands out from the many lakes in the region by being open all year long. This lake on the Tahuya Peninsula is only about 10 acres in size but can fish well for trout, especially when it opens in late April and has recently been stocked with hatchery rainbow trout. There also are some cutthroat trout here, and probably a few bullhead catfish. Like many places in Washington, fishing for salmon and sea-run cutthroat trout in these saltwater spots isnt as good as it was historically, but watch for opportunities in the late summer into fall. Tee Lake also is planted in the fall with rainbow trout fry that grow to catchable fish on site. 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