Northern Pike Stocked · 14 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk Blackhawk Lake fishing
Blackhawk Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Northern Pike, and Channel Catfish on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Green Sunfish, and 3 more. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, and Brown Bullhead.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 33
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.6 in
- Surface acres
- 216.8
Fish at Blackhawk Lake
Northern Pike Stocked · 14 plants · last 2023 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 5 plants · last 2015 Best: dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Common Carp Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Common Carp species guideBlackhawk Lake is a 212 acre lake located in Iowa County. It has a maximum depth of 42 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Blackhawk Lake is stocked
About 859 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Iowa County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
2,450
Fish stocked in 2011
2,710
Fish stocked in 2012
2,625
Fish stocked in 2013
153,033
Fish stocked in 2014
4,310
Fish stocked in 2015
2,565
Fish stocked in 2016
2,640
Fish stocked in 2017
2,521
Fish stocked in 2018
2,640
Fish stocked in 2019
2,609
Fish stocked in 2020
2,800
Fish stocked in 2021
2,768
Fish stocked in 2023
440
Fish stocked in 2025
2,125
Stocking history
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Highland, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock, cleaning station
Inside Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area off County Highway BH near Highland. A paved two-lane ramp with boarding docks and a 25-stall lot serves boaters; a launch fee applies. Accessible fishing piers and shore fishing on many sides of the lake give bank anglers room.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Blackhawk Lake
The lake's water clarity is low, which anglers should note. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Blackhawk Lake?
Fishing Blackhawk Lake is as likely for Northern Pike and Walleye. Each accounts for 14 of 33 plants on record. Northern Pike was last stocked 2023, averaging 9.1 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.4 in. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2015, averaging 7.2 in. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Yellow Perch, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Blackhawk Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 2010. About 859 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 5 lakes in Iowa County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Blackhawk Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.6 in. Northern Pike average 9.1 in. Walleye average 6.4 in. Channel Catfish average 7.2 in.
How do you get on Blackhawk Lake?
The nearest town is Highland, WI. Facilities include restrooms, camping, dock, and cleaning station. Inside Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area off County Highway BH near Highland. A paved two-lane ramp with boarding docks and a 25-stall lot serves boaters; a launch fee applies. Accessible fishing piers and shore fishing on many sides of the lake give bank anglers room.