Black River
The Black River is a dark, tannin-stained river that empties into the eastern end of Lake Ontario in Jefferson County. It runs northwest between the Adirondacks and the Tug Hill plateau.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
River facts
| Length | 125 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Herkimer County, Adirondack Mountains |
| Mouth | Lake Ontario, Jefferson County |
| Fish | Trout, salmon, bass, pike |
The page reports abundant trout, salmon, bass and pike, with salmon the most favored. There are at least 17 dams, and only the three uppermost, forming North Lake, Kayuta Lake and Forestport Reservoir, make significant impoundments.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the New York State DEC for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: Black River (Wikipedia)