Black Lake Fishing Derby

05/26/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DnB6ZT2UY/

Black Lake in Pacific County of one of over 100 lakes statewide that are part of the WDFW Trout Derby. This small lake is located near Illwaco and offers a primitive launch located on the northeast side of the lake, and limited shore access along Highway 101. As of today, 5 prizes are still waiting to be claimed here! (https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/locations/lowland-lakes/black-lake-pacific)

Over 900 prizes are available statewide! You can find a participating lake near you on our derby lakes webpage (https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/contests/trout-derby/lakes) and more about the trout derby at wdfwderby.com.

Open to anyone with a valid fishing license (children under 16 fish for free). There is no entry fee or registration required. Just catch a tagged trout anytime between now and Oct. 31, and you win!

Photo: Child wearing a life vest sits in a boat holding a rainbow trout.

05/21/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Y15G5huvw/

04/27/2026

Always such a fun event, but a super sunny morning certainly helped make this year special.

https://chinookobserver.com/2026/04/26/32nd-annual-black-lake-fishing-derby-epic-event-hooks-future-fishers/

04/27/2026

If anyone picked up left behind fishing poles after the derby, please bring them to Ilwaco City Hall. I have two requests for missing poles and "pink" seems to be the theme!

04/15/2026

On Monday, April 20th the city will be closing the public docks from use until the derby begins on Saturday the 25th. Please respect the signs and let the fish acclimate so that our children can enjoy an opportunity to catch "the big one"!

04/15/2026

Only a few more days to get your kids registered for the Black Lake Fishing Derby! Pre-registration will guarantee a free t-shirt!

Black Lake Fishing Derby Registration2025 Derby Winners   Aggregate Group Grand Prize ...

03/30/2026

Do you have a child in the Ocean Beach School District? Have they submitted their artwork for the Fishing Derby T-shirt design contest? We need entries by April 3!
We accept one design per student, which must be in black pen or pencil and fit into an 8” x 8” square. On the reverse side of the submissions include (1.) the artist’s name, (2.) school, (3.) grade, and (4.) phone and email contact information for the parents/guardians of the artist.

03/19/2026

Black Lake Boat Launch Closure - March 19, 2026

The Black Lake boat launch ramp will be closed and removed due to increasing safety concerns over deterioration and rot. The city is diligently working on sourcing a replacement dock. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we resolve the issue.

12/02/2025

Be a crab pot Christmas elf! Volunteers needed, Tuesday 12/2 10 am
Meet at the tree.

11/17/2025

Ilwaco Waterfront Holiday Parade returns! Saturday, December 20th 5 pm