Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Black Lake fishing
Black Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Lake Sturgeon on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and 3 more. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Carp, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- October 2025
- Lake Sturgeon
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 2.2 in
- Elevation
- 275 ft
Fish at Black Lake
Walleye Stocked · 17 plants · last May 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Lake Sturgeon Stocked · 10 plants · last October 2025 Last stocked October 2025 · avg 5.2 in · 10 plants
Lake Sturgeon species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Carp species guideAnglers 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. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)(dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Black Lake is stocked
Lake of the Woods (17.3 mi) was stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2011
180,000
Fish stocked in 2012
380,000
Fish stocked in 2013
180,000
Fish stocked in 2014
27,000,942
Fish stocked in 2015
23,868,000
Fish stocked in 2016
21,870,500
Fish stocked in 2017
27,001,080
Fish stocked in 2018
27,001,000
Fish stocked in 2019
27,060,915
Fish stocked in 2020
32,908,600
Fish stocked in 2021
27,001,400
Fish stocked in 2022
27,001,340
Fish stocked in 2023
27,001,000
Fish stocked in 2024
27,000,000
Fish stocked in 2025
27,001,500
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,500 | 0.4 in | report |
| May 2025 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| April 2024 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2023 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,000 | 5.9 in | report |
| April 2023 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.1 in | report |
| October 2022 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,340 | 6.5 in | report |
| April 2022 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | – | report |
| October 2021 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,400 | 0.4 in | report |
| April 2021 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.1 in | report |
| October 2020 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2020 | Walleye | 32,907,600 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2019 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,187 | 7 in | report |
| June 2019 | Walleye | 58,728 | 1.2 in | report |
| May 2019 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| October 2018 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,000 | 7 in | report |
| May 2018 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2017 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,080 | 7.2 in | report |
| May 2017 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| October 2016 | Lake Sturgeon | 500 | – | report |
| April 2016 | Walleye | 21,870,000 | 0.3 in | report |
| May 2015 | Walleye | 23,868,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| October 2014 | Lake Sturgeon | 942 | 5 in | report |
| May 2014 | Walleye | 27,000,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 2013 | Walleye | 180,000 | 1.6 in | report |
| June 2012 | Walleye | 180,000 | 1.5 in | report |
| April 2012 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0.4 in | report |
| June 2011 | Walleye | 180,000 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Morristown
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
State Parks (OPRHP) concrete ramp on Hammond-Edwardsville County Road (County Route 6), about 2 miles west of the hamlet of Edwardsville in the Town of Morristown. DEC lists parking for 55 cars and trailers.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.
About Black Lake
The water in Black Lake is brown stained, which can reduce visibility to under 2 feet at times. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Black Lake is well known for its panfish, especially black crappie. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Black Lake?
Fishing Black Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 17 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Lake Sturgeon. Walleye was last stocked May 2025, averaging 0.6 in. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked October 2025, averaging 5.2 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Black Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 2025. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011, most often in May and October.
How big are the fish stocked at Black Lake?
Stocked fish average 2.2 in. Walleye average 0.6 in. Lake Sturgeon average 5.2 in.
How do you get on Black Lake?
There is a boat ramp and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Morristown. State Parks (OPRHP) concrete ramp on Hammond-Edwardsville County Road (County Route 6), about 2 miles west of the hamlet of Edwardsville in the Town of Morristown. DEC lists parking for 55 cars and trailers.
Which lakes near Black Lake were stocked more recently?
Lake of the Woods (17.3 mi) was stocked more recently.