Lake Nahwatzel, Shelton WA

Location: 12.6 miles SW of Shelton WA in Mason County

Parcel ID: 52005-00-02000  Range 5W Township 20N Section 5

Latitude: 47.24047675

Longitude: -123.3265881

Lake Type: Natural forming, spring fed with outlet at SW end of lake.

Beach type: Sections of sand at North end.  Majority of beaches consist of small, smooth pebble aggregate

Lake amenities 

·         DFWL public boat launch on Eastside of lake. Concrete ribbon style ramp. Parking available with WDFW permit.

·         Waterskiing, tubing and watercraft are permissible activities.

·         Year round fishing.  Common fish species include bass, trout, perch, crappie, and bluegill. The lake is stocked in the spring and fall with rainbow trout averaging 1lb. Larger trout ranging 3 to 8 pounds are included in the yearly stocking.

  Area activities: 

·         Hunting; elk, deer, bear, grouse, quail, turkey, ducks are all common.

·         Fishing

·         Hiking 

·         Mountain biking

·         Horseback riding

·         Olympic Mountain access

 Local facilities:

·         Matlock General Store & Feed; 4.1 miles.  Gas, diesel, groceries, hardware, fishing gear.

·         Loggers Bar and Grill; 5.1 miles.   Spirits, beer, wine & food.