Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last July 20, 2022 Last stocked July 20, 2022 · avg 1.5 in · 3 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideBlack Lake fishing
Black Lake fishing: not stocked since July 20, 2022. It was stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- July 20, 2022
- · Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 7
- Since 2011
- Species recorded
- 3
- Average size
- 3.2 in
- Elevation
- 3,435.4 ft
Fish at Black Lake
Around the dates Black Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 51.5°F in May, 67.3°F in July, 58.9°F in June, 66°F in August. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last July 20, 2022 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 3 plants · last June 17, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk 
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 1 plant · last May 20, 2011 Last stocked May 20, 2011 · avg 1 in · 1 plant
Arctic Grayling species guideHow Black Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2012, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021.
Fish stocked in 2011
10,000
Fish stocked in 2013
335
Fish stocked in 2014
303
Fish stocked in 2015
551
Fish stocked in 2016
2,250
Fish stocked in 2019
5,000
Fish stocked in 2022
5,004
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,004 | 1.31 in | report |
| July 20, 2019 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,000 | 1.21 in | report |
| August 24, 2016 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,250 | 1.99 in | report |
| June 17, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 551 | 6 in | report |
| May 13, 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 303 | 5.37 in | report |
| May 28, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 335 | 5.26 in | report |
| May 20, 2011 | Arctic Grayling | 10,000 | 1 in | report |
Access and facts
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Black Lake?
Fishing Black Lake is as likely for Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout. Each accounts for 3 of 7 plants on record. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked July 20, 2022, averaging 1.5 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 17, 2015, averaging 5.5 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked May 20, 2011, averaging 1 in.
When is Black Lake stocked?
Not stocked since July 20, 2022. No plants recorded in 2012, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021.
How big are the fish stocked at Black Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.2 in. Cutthroat Trout average 1.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 5.5 in. Arctic Grayling average 1 in.
Which lakes near Black Lake were stocked more recently?
Rock Lake (4.7 mi), Murray Lake (7.9 mi), Smith Lake (8.1 mi), Finger Lake (8.4 mi), and Dollar Lake (8.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Rock Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Murray Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Smith Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout, Finger Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Dollar Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout.