Black Lake fishing

Fishing at Black Lake has Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, and Bluegill, and 2 more on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.

Last stocked

May 1, 2025

Plants on record

17

Since 2011

Species recorded

1

Average size

0.6 in

Elevation

275 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Morristown
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No

DEC-listed public hard surface launch on Black Lake in Morristown. Parking for 55 cars and trailers.

Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , speciesFound , fishing_notes , fishing_notes , watch_outs , angler_notes

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How Black Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2025 it was May 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

Lake of the Woods (17.3 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish at Black Lake

Fishing Black Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 17 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 17 plants
Plants
17 of 17
Last stocked
May 1, 2025
Average length
0.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Black Lake

Black Lake provides diverse fishing opportunities with various species present. Anglers can target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and brown bullhead. Bluegill and yellow perch often reach 10-12 inches, and panfish are targeted year-round. Largemouth and smallmouth bass provide great angling, with common catches weighing 3-5 pounds. Ample walleye and northern pike are available to round out the primary sportfish.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , dec.ny.gov

What to watch for

The water in Black Lake is brown stained, which can reduce visibility to under 2 feet at times.

What anglers say

According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Black Lake is well known for its panfish, especially black crappie.

Fish stocked per year

  • 180,0002011
  • 380,0002012
  • 180,0002013
  • 27,000,0002014
  • 23,868,0002015
  • 21,870,0002016
  • 27,000,0002017
  • 27,000,0002018
  • 27,058,7282019
  • 32,907,6002020
  • 27,000,0002021
  • 27,000,0002022
  • 27,000,0002023
  • 27,000,0002024
  • 27,000,0002025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 17 plants Showing 17 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 1, 2025 Walleye 27,000,000 0.3 in report
April 1, 2024 Walleye 27,000,000 0.3 in report
April 1, 2023 Walleye 27,000,000 0.1 in report
April 1, 2022 Walleye 27,000,000 – report
April 1, 2021 Walleye 27,000,000 0.1 in report
May 1, 2020 Walleye 32,907,600 0.3 in report
June 1, 2019 Walleye 58,728 1.2 in report
May 1, 2019 Walleye 27,000,000 0.5 in report
May 1, 2018 Walleye 27,000,000 0.3 in report
May 1, 2017 Walleye 27,000,000 0.3 in report
April 1, 2016 Walleye 21,870,000 0.3 in report
May 1, 2015 Walleye 23,868,000 0.4 in report
May 1, 2014 Walleye 27,000,000 0.4 in report
June 1, 2013 Walleye 180,000 1.6 in report
June 1, 2012 Walleye 180,000 1.5 in report
April 1, 2012 Walleye 200,000 0.4 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 180,000 1.7 in report
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Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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