Today on Black River
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon7.0
SmallmouthCommon6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
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 DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Black River on 3 sheets.
Tap 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2014 | 198 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.4" 1,498 bluegill small fingerling, 1.9" 23,462 black crappie small fingerling, 1.9" |
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 Bluegill And Sunfish, Bullheads, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, 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 River
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Catches & reportsLakes near Black River
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wazee LakeJackson | 6 | 146 | 350 ft |
| Town Line FlowageJackson | 10.7 | 143 | 7 ft |
| Arbutus Lake*Clark | 11 | 839 | 50 ft |
| White Tail FlowageJackson | 11.9 | 94 | 8 ft |
| Seventeen FlowageJackson | 12.7 | 178 | 4 ft |
| Potter FlowageJackson | 16.3 | 348 | 24 ft |
| Hawkins LakeJackson | 16.4 | 90 | 11 ft |
| Angelo PondMonroe | 22.9 | 53 | 8 ft |
Black River questions
How deep is Black River Flowage?
Black River Flowage is 34 feet at its deepest, and 10 feet deep on average. It covers 190 acres.
What fish are in Black River Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present), northern pike (present) and catfish (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Black River Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Black River Flowage?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Black River Flowage stocked?
Yes. In 2014 the DNR and partners stocked 198 muskellunge (large fingerling), 1,498 bluegill (small fingerling) and 23,462 black crappie (small 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 2026-10-08.