Black Lake Fishing Regulations

Thurston County, Washington · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons

Black Lake is a lake in Thurston County, Washington. It has its own fishing regulations for 4 species, including Black Crappie, Crappie, Other Game Fish, and White Crappie. These rules replace Washington's statewide limits on this water.

4 species with limits

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Fish with special rules on Black Lake

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Black Crappie

9" min · 10/day

White Crappie

9" min · 10/day

Black Lake limits by species (2026)

Species	Size limit	Daily bag	Season
Black Crappie	9" min	10	Year-round
Crappie	9" min	10	Year-round
Other Game FishStatewide min. size/daily limit.	–	–	Year-round
White Crappie	9" min	10	Year-round

– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Washington's statewide regulations.

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Black Lake fishing: common questions

What fish have special regulations on Black Lake?

4 species have rules specific to Black Lake: Black Crappie, Crappie, Other Game Fish, and White Crappie.

What is the black crappie limit on Black Lake?

Black Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Black Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.

What is the crappie limit on Black Lake?

Crappie must be at least 9" to keep on Black Lake, and the daily bag limit is 10.

What is the other game fish limit on Black Lake?

No size limit is listed for Other Game Fish on Black Lake.

Do Washington statewide fishing rules apply on Black Lake?

Where Black Lake has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Washington's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.

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