Black Lake

Flows into the Black Creek

Recommended Fishing Water

Black Lake in Kootenai County is 401.6 acres.

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Facilities

Motor Restriction: No
Boat Ramp: No
Dock: No
Toilet: No
Campground: No
ADA Access: Yes

Directions

Drive to Black Lake, one of the Chain Lakes along the Coeur d'Alene River east of Coeur d'Alene Lake, via State Hwy 3. Near milepost 101, go west on S Upper Black Lake Rd, or near milepost 102.5, go west on E Black Lake Rd. When these roads converge, continue on E Black Lake Rd to the public access area at the north end of the lake. This part of the lake is adjacent to the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and the Coeur d'Alene River for more recreation options. All other shoreline along this lake is private property.

Recommended Game Fish

Bluegill / Pumpkinseed / Sunfish (Lepomis)
Bullhead Catfish (Ameiurus)
Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Northern Pike (Esox lucius)
Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis)

Species Observed in Surveys

Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides observed in 2015

Fish Stocking Records

No stocking records found for Black Lake.

Source: IDFG Fish Stocking Database.

Licenses and Tags

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This lake is suitable for kayak or canoe. Fish and Game property on the north end of the lake, in cooperation with local partnerships, provides public access along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes as well as from the Coeur d'Alene River side channel. Boat ramps and fishing docks on the remainder of the lake are privately owned and not open to the public.

Fishing Rules

All Waters Open All Year

Except as modified in Special Rules
Fishing is not allowed within the posted upstream and downstream boundary of any fish weir or trap.

Daily Bag Limits

The following daily bag limits apply to all waters within each region except as modified in the Special Rules. The possession limit is 3-times the daily bag limit after the second day of the season.