Black Hawk Lake
922-acre Sac County lake, 13.4 feet deep at its deepest (2021). Iowa DNR rates largemouth bass excellent and walleye good, with heavy walleye fry stocking.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Excellent; strong adults over 15 in
Walleye
Good; best mid-April to mid-June
Channel Catfish
Two strong size classes
Muskellunge
Young population
Yellow Perch
Seasonal, best early spring and late fall
Crappie
Fair; 10-11 in
Bluegill
Fair
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Black Hawk Lake boat rampPublicHard-surface ramp plus carry-down launch; fish cleaning station; no motoring restrictionsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Largemouth Bass | 15 in | 3 |
| Muskellunge | 40 in | 1 |
| Channel Catfish | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 8 |
| Crappie | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Bluegill | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Yellow Perch | See Iowa rules book ↗ | 25 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Iowa Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Black Hawk Lake ↗Local tips
- Walleye fishing is best mid April through mid June.
- Muskellunge: 1 per day, 40-inch minimum.
- Accessible pier; good to excellent shore fishing.
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