Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk Black Lake fishing
Black Lake fishing is stocked with Steelhead and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead. It is stocked about 10 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch and Bluegill, and dusk for Pumpkinseed.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2025
- Species stocked
- 2 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 15.5 in
- Surface acres
- 28.5
- Elevation
- 26 ft
Fish at Black Lake
Around the dates Black Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 49.1°F in April, 53.7°F in May, 45.6°F in March, 44.4°F in January. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 18 plants · last May 18, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Steelhead Stocked · 2 plants · last December 29, 2025 Last stocked December 29, 2025 · avg 30 in · 2 plants
Steelhead species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideHow Black Lake is stocked
About 727 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Pacific County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2025
11,235
Fish stocked in 2026
9,472
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 11 in | report |
| May 11, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 11 in | report |
| April 22, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 155 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 21, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 267 | 23.1 in | report |
| April 20, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 19 in | report |
| April 7, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 465 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 6, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,035 | 10.4 in | report |
| March 16, 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10 in | report |
| December 29, 2025 | Steelhead | 100 | 30 in | report |
| November 4, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,675 | 14.5 in | report |
| May 19, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | 11.2 in | report |
| May 13, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | 11.2 in | report |
| April 24, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 155 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 23, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 305 | 19.2 in | report |
| April 21, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.4 in | report |
| April 2, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 50 | 19.2 in | report |
| March 26, 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 10.3 in | report |
| January 6, 2025 | Steelhead | 100 | 30 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Ilwaco
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Primitive city-owned launch on the northeast side, best for car-toppers, kayaks, and other small craft. Shore access is limited and weedy, so the two docks help. Black Lake Park has walking and biking paths and a covered picnic area with public restrooms on the south side.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife before you go.
About Black Lake
There is also dense weed growth that can provide additional challenges to bank anglers. The aquatic plant community has become dominated by invasive Brazilian elodea, and exotic Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered at the primitive boat launch. (wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(wdfw.wa.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Black Lake
Black Lake is 0.5 miles outside the edge of Cape Disappointment State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Black Lake?
Fishing Black Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 18 of 20 plants on record, ahead of Steelhead. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 18, 2026, averaging 13.9 in. Steelhead was last stocked December 29, 2025, averaging 30 in. Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Black Lake stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 10 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. About 727 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Pacific County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Black Lake?
Stocked fish average 15.5 in. Rainbow Trout average 13.9 in. Steelhead average 30 in.
How do you get on Black Lake?
The nearest town is Ilwaco. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Primitive city-owned launch on the northeast side, best for car-toppers, kayaks, and other small craft. Shore access is limited and weedy, so the two docks help. Black Lake Park has walking and biking paths and a covered picnic area with public restrooms on the south side.
Which lakes near Black Lake were stocked more recently?
Duck Lake (45.6 mi) and Lake Aberdeen (48.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Duck Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Lake Aberdeen is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.