Black Lake

Black Lake

Black Lake last stocked May 18, 2026, with 20 stocking events on record since 2025.

Last stocked

May 18, 2026

Plants on record

20

Since 2025

Species recorded

2

Average size

15.5 in

Surface acres

28.5

Elevation

26 ft

Stocking history

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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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
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Common questions

When was Black Lake last stocked?
Black Lake was last stocked on May 18, 2026, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
How often is Black Lake stocked?
Black Lake has been stocked 20 times since 2025 in the records we have on file.
What species are stocked at Black Lake?
Black Lake has recorded stockings of Steelhead, Rainbow Trout.

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Ilwaco
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Primitive boat launch on the lake's northeast side, owned by the City of Ilwaco. Shore access is good but weedy, so the two docks add useful fishing spots. Ilwaco City Park on the east shore has a boat dock, picnic area, and restrooms. Gas-powered motors are not allowed.

Sources: water_type (accessed 2026-09-19) , access.shore (accessed 2026-09-19) , access.boat_ramp (accessed 2026-09-19) , facilities (accessed 2026-09-19) , facilities (accessed 2026-09-19) , nearest_town (accessed 2026-09-19) , shore_notes (accessed 2026-09-19) , shore_notes (accessed 2026-09-19)

Species stocked here

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