Black River Lake
Black River Lake is an impoundment in Gogebic County near Ironwood, surrounded by State and County Forest. It is known for largemouth bass and crappie, with some stocked rainbow trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Many juvenile bass in the 2007 DNR survey.
Crappie
Black crappie were common in the 2000 survey.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked 2006 and 2007; the DNR expected the fishery to fade.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Black River Lake public boat launchRampPublic ramp in Erwin Township, listed with Michigan DNR data.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Black River Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan 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 River Lake ↗Local tips
- Work bass along the wooded shoreline cover.
- Try small jigs for crappie near brush.
- Bring a map, since the lake is in remote forest country.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.