Black Lake
Physical Features:
Elevation: 272
Area: 7,593 acres
Shoreline Length: 63.7 miles
Max Depth: 40 feet
Mean Depth: 8 feet
Town: Morristown
Access:
OPRHP concrete ramp site adjacent to Hammonds-Edwardsville County Road, 2 miles west of the Hamlet of Edwardsville in the Town of Morristown.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead
Fishing:
Black Lake is well known for its panfish, especially black crappie. Bluegill and yellow perch also provide excellent opportunities with fish upwards of 10-12" common. Panfish are targeted year around. Largemouth and smallmouth bass provide some great angling with fish 3-5 pounds commonly caught. Ample walleye and northern pike are available to round out the primary sportfish.
Regulations:
Special Angling Regulations apply.
