Black Lake

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Chelan
Acreage: 18.30 ac.
Elevation: 3424 ft.
TRS: T21R20E SEC21
Center: 47.303782, -120.334751
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Fish stocking info

Release Location: BLACK LK (CHEL)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
May 13, 2020 Brown Trout 1,000 34.8 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 13, 2020 Rainbow 5,000 57.5 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 23, 2019 Rainbow 1,000 63.3 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 7, 2019 Eastern Brook Trout 500 34 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 7, 2019 Brown Trout 500 50 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 7, 2019 Tiger Trout 500 48.4 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 8, 2018 Rainbow 1,500 2.5 CHELAN PUD HATCHERY
May 8, 2018 Eastern Brook Trout 500 39 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 8, 2018 Brown Trout 500 40 CHELAN HATCHERY
May 8, 2018 Rainbow 5,000 80 CHELAN HATCHERY

Fishing prospects calendar

Rainbow trout

Fishing success for Rainbow Trout is generally best in the spring when thousands of fish are stocked statewide, but they can be caught year-round in most waters with a little patience and persistence. Success remains high into June and gradually declines as water temperatures increase and fish move offshore to stay cool. Fish that escaped the spring harvest return to the nearshore areas in the fall as waters cool off. Some waters may also be stocked again in the fall further boosting catch rates.
Chart showing fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Largemouth bass

Fishing improves throughout the spring as waters warm and fish move onshore, peaking during the spawn. Summer is a slight lull though dawn/dusk hours can be very good. Catch improves in Fall as waters cool, vegetation begins to die back, and prey becomes more available. Winter is the hardest time because fish are offshore and slow moving.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Yellow perch

Yellow Perch can be caught year-round. Fishing is best in the summer after they finish spawning in April-May. Fish can be readily angled through the summer from both the shore and boat. Catch begins to decline in the fall as water temperatures cool and fish move offshore forcing anglers to pursue them in boats. Successful fishing for Yellow Perch in the winter involves either targeting schools in deep water from boats or through the ice.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Bluegill

Bluegill can be caught year-round, but fishing is best in the warm months of Summer. Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking during the spawn in early-Summer. Fish move offshore into deeper waters through the fall as water temperatures cool making it more difficult to target them. Winter is the most difficult season in which to catch Bluegill, but persistent anglers can find them in schools of like-sized fish offshore.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year

Brown bullhead

Fishing improves throughout the spring, peaking before the spawning period in May and June. Fishing may pick up in early Fall, followed by a decrease in action as waters cool. Winter is a difficult time to target this species.
Chart of fishing prospects throughout the calendar year