Black Lake

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Black Lake has a year-round open season.  This small lake provides angling for planted rainbow trout, with largemouth bass and yellow perch more active as this shallow, weedy lake warms in the summer.

A primitive launch owned by the city is located on the northeast side of the lake. Limited shore access is available along Highway 101. The City of Illwaco Park has a boat dock and restroom facilities. The City also sponsors a "Youth only" fishing derby on Opening Day.

Two-pole fishing is allowed

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is limited around the lake. Dense weed growth provides additional challenges to bank anglers. Two docks provides additional opportunity.

Species you might catch

Lake information

County: Pacific
Acreage: 28.50 ac.
Elevation: 26 ft.
Center: 46.315314, -124.040612
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Fishing resources

Catchable fish plants
Release Location: BLACK LK (PACI)
Stock Date Species Number Released Number of Fish Per Pound Facility
Apr 6, 2021 Rainbow 750 2.8 NEMAH HATCHERY
Apr 5, 2021 Rainbow 750 2.8 NEMAH HATCHERY
Mar 23, 2021 Rainbow 1,500 3 NEMAH HATCHERY
Sep 23, 2020 Rainbow 2,075 1 NEMAH HATCHERY
May 20, 2020 Rainbow 80 2.3 NEMAH HATCHERY
May 19, 2020 Rainbow 1,400 2.5 NEMAH HATCHERY
May 12, 2020 Rainbow 2,000 2.5 NEMAH HATCHERY
May 5, 2020 Rainbow 55 0.15 NEMAH HATCHERY
May 4, 2020 Rainbow 6,000 2.5 NEMAH HATCHERY
Mar 16, 2020 Rainbow 2,004 3 NEMAH HATCHERY
Visit the Catchable Trout Plants page for a more detailed search of trout plants in other bodies of water. To view and download the source data for this table visit the WDFW Fish Plants dataset on data.wa.gov.

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