Today on Black
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
MuskyCommon6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked5.5
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRTap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 28" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 18" min · 1 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at East Side Of LakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2023 | 666 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2021 | 666 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2019 | 747 walleye large fingerling, 6" |
| 2017 | 679 walleye large fingerling, 3.7" |
| 2015 | 714 walleye large fingerling, 7.7" |
The DNR has 46 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bullheads, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Pike, Walleye
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Black
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Catches & reportsLakes near Black
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishtrap LakeSawyer | 2.5 | 216 | 11 ft |
| Blaisdell LakeSawyer | 3.7 | 356 | 19 ft |
| Moose LakeSawyer | 5.5 | 1,670 | 21 ft |
| Hunter LakeSawyer | 5.5 | 126 | 17 ft |
| Bear LakeAshland | 6.1 | 204 | 9 ft |
| Black Dan LakeSawyer | 6.3 | 128 | 37 ft |
| Island LakeSawyer | 6.7 | 67 | 31 ft |
| Barker LakeSawyer | 7.1 | 238 | 12 ft |
Black questions
How deep is Black Lake?
Black Lake is 17 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 133 acres.
What fish are in Black Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), largemouth bass (common), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Black Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at East Side Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Black Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Black Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Black Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 666 walleye (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.