Today on Black Dan
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeAbundant · stocked9.5
LargemouthCommon6.4
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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 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 Off Bumble Bee RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,209 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2022 | 1,303 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" |
| 2020 | 1,813 walleye large fingerling, 6.75" |
| 2018 | 1,899 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
| 2016 | 1,811 walleye large fingerling, 7.7" |
The DNR has 23 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 Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Black Dan
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Catches & reportsLakes near Black Dan
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island LakeSawyer | 1 | 67 | 31 ft |
| Barber LakeSawyer | 1.8 | 238 | 21 ft |
| Hunter LakeSawyer | 3.6 | 126 | 17 ft |
| Blaisdell LakeSawyer | 3.9 | 356 | 19 ft |
| Fishtrap LakeSawyer | 4.1 | 216 | 11 ft |
| Barker LakeSawyer | 4.8 | 238 | 12 ft |
| Winter Lake (Price Flowage)Sawyer | 6.2 | 676 | 22 ft |
| Black LakeAshland | 6.2 | 129 | 17 ft |
Black Dan questions
How deep is Black Dan Lake?
Black Dan Lake is 37 feet at its deepest, and 13 feet deep on average. It covers 121 acres.
What fish are in Black Dan Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists walleye (abundant), largemouth bass (common), musky (present), panfish (present) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Black Dan Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access Off Bumble Bee Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Black Dan Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Black Dan Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Black Dan Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,209 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 2026-10-08.