Black Lake fishing

Black Lake fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Common carp, Rock bass, and 2 more on a natural lake. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
April 20, 2026
163 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
1
Since 2026
Species recorded
1
Average size
10 in
Surface acres
18.3
Elevation
3,424 ft

Fish at Black Lake

1 stocked · 8 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last April 20, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 20, 2026 · avg 10 in · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Black crappie Confirmed present
Black crappie species guide
Brown bullhead Confirmed present
Brown bullhead species guide
Common carp Confirmed present
Common carp species guide
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth bass species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present
Rock bass species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present
Smallmouth bass species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present
Yellow perch species guide

How Black Lake is stocked

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

About 82 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 12 lakes in Chelan County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 20, 2026 Rainbow Trout 1,500 10 in report

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

Shoreline access: Good. There is public shore access at the Black Lake boat launch as well as Kenneydell Park. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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Nearest lakes

Lilly Lake 1.4 mi last stocked March 31, 2026 Beehive Reservoir 3.4 mi last stocked April 8, 2026 Big Bow Lake 9.8 mi last stocked March 19, 2026 Pit Lake 10.4 mi last stocked April 15, 2026 Putters Lake 10.7 mi last stocked March 19, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Black Lake?

Fishing Black Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 20, 2026, averaging 10 in. Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Common carp, and Largemouth bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Black Lake stocked?

Last stocked April 20, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April. About 82 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 12 lakes in Chelan County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How big are the fish stocked at Black Lake?

Rainbow Trout stocked at Black Lake average 10 in.

How do you get on Black Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. Shoreline access: Good. There is public shore access at the Black Lake boat launch as well as Kenneydell Park. WDFW maintains a public water access area on this lake.

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