Black Lake
About Black Lake
Black Lake is a 271-acre lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 42 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.3 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2017.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Black Lake
- 271 acres, up to 42 feet deep, near Turtle River
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.3 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 271 acres
- Max depth
- 42 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.3 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 125 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Lake?
Black Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Turtle River. It covers 271 acres and reaches 42 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Black Lake?
Black Lake covers 271 acres with about 3.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 42 feet.
What fish can you catch at Black Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Black Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Black Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Black Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Black Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Black Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.