Drainage lake

Black Lake

Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Black Lake is a shallow lake on the Ashland and Sawyer county line, with national forest shoreline. It is known for musky, bass and panfish.

Air temp in Winter, WI Not available right now.

Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Black Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area133 acres

Max depth15 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Common

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Northern Pike●●○○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Bluegill●●●○○

Listed as panfish

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Public boat landingPublic
Public landing and national forest campground on the east side. Details not confirmed.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3Black Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Black Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

The lake is only about 15 feet deep, so fish weed edges.
DNR lists a mercury advisory for fish here, so check consumption guidance.
Muskies and bass hold in shallow cover.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.