Northern Michigan gem with excellent walleye, muskellunge, and perch. Less crowded than nearby Burt and Mullett Lakes.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Black Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for atlantic salmon, rainbow trout and lake trout.
Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 46 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Northern Pike | 24" | 2 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Lake Herring | None | 5 inland (with whitefish) |
| Burbot | None | 5 |
| Rock Bass | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.