Black Lake
Cheboygan County · Michigan
Famous for its ancient lake sturgeon population and an annual one-week spearing season that draws national attention. Also produces walleye, smallmouth, and panfish.
Water Info
- Surface Acres
- 10,130
- Max Depth
- 50 ft
- Type
- inland lake
Special Regulations
Sturgeon: one-per-lifetime tag, season ends immediately when quota (typically ~6 fish) is reached; no possession of sturgeon outside of this formal season.
Species Present
Access Points (5)
- 12th Street Municipalboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom
- Black Lakeboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Restroom Accessible
- Black Lake State Forest Campgroundboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom
- Black River Mouthboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Restroom Accessible
- Onaway State Park - Black Lakeboat launchBoat Ramp Parking Dock Accessible
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