Black Lake

Black Lake

Black Lake last stocked April 15, 2026, with 10 stocking events on record since 2025.

Last stocked

April 15, 2026

Plants on record

10

Since 2025

Species recorded

1

Average size

11 in

Surface acres

573.7

Elevation

130 ft

Stocking history

Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 15, 2026 Rainbow Trout 100 12.5 in report
March 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 14,635 10.3 in report
March 17, 2026 Rainbow Trout 7,015 10 in report
November 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,000 12.3 in report
April 15, 2025 Rainbow Trout 145 13 in report
March 26, 2025 Rainbow Trout 9,460 10.6 in report
March 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 9,106 10.6 in report
March 25, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,257 10.3 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 3,310 10.3 in report
March 24, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,882 10.1 in report

Common questions

When was Black Lake last stocked?
Black Lake was last stocked on April 15, 2026, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
How often is Black Lake stocked?
Black Lake has been stocked 10 times since 2025 in the records we have on file.
What species are stocked at Black Lake?
Black Lake has recorded stockings of Rainbow Trout.

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Olympia, WA
Shore access
Yes
Facilities
dock

Kenneydell Park, on the east shore, has a public dock plus picnic and swimming areas. Guerin Park covers more shoreline but is undeveloped. One of Thurston County's largest natural lakes, about 4 miles southwest of Olympia.

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

Species stocked here

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