Size
10,112ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Black Lake
Walleye
Sturgeon
Largemouth bass
Perch
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Muskellunge
Rock bass
Striped Bass
White bass
Overview
One of Michigan's best lakes for walleye and sturgeon. Black Lake also supports virtually untapped populations of largemouth and smallmouth bass. Limited interest makes trophy muskie fishing a real possibility.
Black Lake Map
Features
Black Lake is the eighth largest lake in Michigan and is regarded as one of the state’s best inland lakes for walleye and sturgeon.
The upper reaches of the Black River are closed to all fishing during the sturgeon spawning season. Navigation is possible up the Black River outlet to Alverno Dam.
Forage
Crayfish are an important food source for largemouth and smallmouth bass in spring and summer. Suring winter, lake sturgeon also feed heavily on crayfish. Perch and lake sturgeon feed on mayfly larvae in summer and winter. Cisco have declined in recent years, but they are still utilized by muskie, walleye and northern pike. Spottail shiner, common shiner and perch are also present.
Seasonal Movements
During spring there is a significant movement of lake sturgeon and redhorse (locally called mullet) up the Black River inlet. After ice-out, muskie move down the Black River outlet to spawn in the lake.
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
