Fishing at
Black Lake Thurston County

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• Crappie
• Rainbow Trout
• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass

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Black Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 134 ft. and 573.7 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including rock bass, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Black Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 573.7 acres
Elevation: 134 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Black Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Black Lake Stocking Reports

Black Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 3.33 lbs. This year so far, there has been 5 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.42 lbs. In the past, Black Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.43 lbs.

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Black Lake Map

Black Lake Fish Species

Black Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout as well as good opportunities for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. There is also a chance to catch rock bass, common carp, yellow perch, black crappie and brown bullhead throughout the year.

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Black Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Black Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Crappie is also a popular species to fish for at Black Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

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Black Lake - Crappie Fishing Tips

At Black Lake, the best time for catching crappie is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with crappie around evening.

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Black Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching rainbow trout at Black Lake is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around morning. Worms and power bait are the most common and successful baits used at Black Lake to catch rainbow trout. Anglers often fish by trolling and bottom fishing from shore for rainbow trout.

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Black Lake - Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Black Lake, the best time for catching smallmouth bass is evening. Anglers also reported success with smallmouth bass around afternoon. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Black Lake to catch smallmouth bass.

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Black Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

At Black Lake, the best time for catching largemouth bass is evening. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning. Bottom fishing from boat and top fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Black Lake to catch largemouth bass.

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Black Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Black Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Black Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Black Lake, including Summit Lake, Offutt Lake, Hicks Lake, Pattison Lake and Long Lake.

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