Benson Lake fishing

Benson Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
April 13, 2026
170 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
4
Since 2025
Species recorded
1
Average size
10.6 in
Surface acres
79.8
Elevation
233 ft

Fish at Benson Lake

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 4 plants · last April 13, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 13, 2026 · avg 10.6 in · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide

How Benson Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 118 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 21 lakes in Mason County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

6,148

Fish stocked in 2026

3,260

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 13, 2026 Rainbow Trout 3,260 10.8 in report
May 14, 2025 Rainbow Trout 518 10.9 in report
March 11, 2025 Rainbow Trout 2,620 10.3 in report
March 10, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,010 10.3 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. Bank along WDFW access site. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Trails End Lake 3.4 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Spencer Lake 5.2 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Devereaux Lake 5.9 mi last stocked May 18, 2026 Lake Maggie 6.7 mi last stocked April 15, 2026 Lake Limerick 6.7 mi last stocked April 20, 2026

Camping near Benson Lake

Campgrounds within 15 miles of Benson Lake's mapped point, nearest first: Twanoh State Park camping (3.6 miles), Jarrell Cove State Park camping (4.1 miles), Belfair State Park camping (6.7 miles), Tahuya River Horse Camp (9.1 miles), and Elfendahl Pass Staging Area camping (9.4 miles), each with its own campground page on campgroundsdb.com.

Straight-line distances.

Common questions

What fish are at Benson Lake?

Fishing Benson Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 4 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 13, 2026, averaging 10.6 in. Largemouth bass is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Benson Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 13, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in March and April. About 118 reported fish per acre, 11th most of 21 lakes in Mason County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Benson Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Benson Lake average 10.6 in.

How do you get on Benson Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. Bank along WDFW access site. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

Which lakes near Benson Lake were stocked more recently?

Trails End Lake (3.4 mi), Spencer Lake (5.2 mi), Devereaux Lake (5.9 mi), Lake Maggie (6.7 mi), and Lake Limerick (6.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Trails End Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Spencer Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Devereaux Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Lake Maggie is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Lake Limerick is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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