Black Lake

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Size

10,112ac

Boat Launch

Yes

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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Fish Species

Crappie

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Largemouth bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Muskellunge

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Northern pike

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Perch

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Rock bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Smallmouth bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Striped Bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Sturgeon

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

Walleye

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data

White bass

No survey data

Abundance (CPUE)

No abundance data

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

No Survey Data