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Besides Crappies, what other fish do anglers catch at Black Lake?

In early spring after the ice goes out, crappies and northern pike are the main catches at upstate New York’s Black Lake. Northern pikes can be landed that weigh in the 10 to 15 pound range and are trophy size. The nighttime spring sky is lit up by campfires and the shoreline lanterns of bullhead fishermen. Perch measuring 10 to 13 inches, and ¾ pound bluegill can be reeled in either from shore or boat. They are caught year round as are walleye, catfish and monstrous muskies.

In the summer, largemouth and smallmouth bass are the catch of the day. Catching a 5 pound bucket of mouth is nothing out of the ordinary at Black Lake.

No matter what kind of fishing you enjoy, Black Lake offers it all. The setting is serene and peaceful. The air is fresh and so is the water. There are no factories on or near this Lake and there are no New York State fish eating warnings as there are no pollutants in the water. The fish you catch at Black Lake can be eaten at Black Lake …. or frozen and enjoyed later in the year at home long after the amazing fishing vacation is over.

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