Spencer Lake fishing

Spencer Lake fishing has Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.

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Last stocked
May 20, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
17
Since 2025
Species stocked
2 (+6 also recorded)
Average size
14.4 in
Surface acres
212.4
Elevation
175 ft

Fish at Spencer Lake

2 stocked · 6 confirmed present

Around the dates Spencer Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 49°F in April, 40.3°F in January, 56.2°F in May, 61.7°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last May 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 20, 2026 · avg 14.2 in · 15 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last December 18, 2025

Last stocked December 18, 2025 · avg 16 in · 2 plants

Cutthroat Trout species guide

Spencer Lake in Mason County is considered a popular trout fishing destination. It receives plants of half-pound rainbow trout in early to mid-spring and larger one-pound rainbow trout in the fall, ensuring steady production even in winter. Anglers can also find excellent bass and perch fishing in Spencer Lake. Coastal cutthroat trout, Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch are among the species present. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Spencer Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 150 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 21 lakes in Mason County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2025

19,901

Fish stocked in 2026

11,858

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 20, 2026Rainbow Trout1,82012.6 inreport
April 22, 2026Rainbow Trout2,01510.8 inreport
April 21, 2026Rainbow Trout3,00010.4 inreport
April 8, 2026Rainbow Trout3,80010 inreport
March 23, 2026Rainbow Trout68010.3 inreport
February 20, 2026Rainbow Trout14322.9 inreport
January 15, 2026Rainbow Trout40022.9 inreport
December 18, 2025Cutthroat Trout30016.6 inreport
November 24, 2025Rainbow Trout65715.2 inreport
September 29, 2025Rainbow Trout59213 inreport
September 24, 2025Rainbow Trout2,25314.1 inreport
September 24, 2025Rainbow Trout1,77414.2 inreport
May 30, 2025Rainbow Trout2,71010.2 inreport
May 20, 2025Rainbow Trout1,20011.1 inreport
April 4, 2025Rainbow Trout10,00010.5 inreport
January 30, 2025Rainbow Trout20124.8 inreport
January 2, 2025Cutthroat Trout21415.3 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Shelton, WA
Facilities
restrooms

WDFW's access on the southwest side has one concrete ramp, a parking lot, and a restroom; no camping. Shore fishing is good but mostly limited to the area around the launch.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.

About Spencer Lake

According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spencer Lake is perhaps the most popular trout water in Mason County. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Lake Limerick 4.2 mi last stocked April 20, 2026 Benson Lake 5.2 mi last stocked April 13, 2026 Trails End Lake 8.6 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Jackson Lake 8.9 mi last stocked June 1, 2026 Bay Lake 9.6 mi last stocked May 19, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Spencer Lake?

Fishing Spencer Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 15 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Cutthroat Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 20, 2026, averaging 14.2 in. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked December 18, 2025, averaging 16 in. Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Pumpkinseed, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Spencer Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 20, 2026. It is stocked about 8.5 times a year since 2025, most often in January and April. About 150 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 21 lakes in Mason County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Spencer Lake?

Stocked fish average 14.4 in. Rainbow Trout average 14.2 in. Cutthroat Trout average 16 in.

How do you get on Spencer Lake?

The nearest town is Shelton, WA. Facilities include restrooms. WDFW's access on the southwest side has one concrete ramp, a parking lot, and a restroom; no camping. Shore fishing is good but mostly limited to the area around the launch.

Which lakes near Spencer Lake were stocked more recently?

Trails End Lake (8.6 mi) and Jackson Lake (8.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Trails End Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout and Jackson Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

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