Black Lake Information

The Fish of Black Lake

The Fish of Black Lake

A List of Fish to be caught in Black Lake. They're in there, all you gotta do is CATCH'EM.

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Big Fish

Big Fish

Take a peek at some of recent catches on Black Lake.

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Fish Restocking

Fish Restocking

The restocking was done by the NYDEC and the Black Lake Fish & Game Association With assistance of the Black Lake Association and numerous concerned individuals.

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Selective Harvest

Selective Harvest

Selective Harvest is harvesting only the fish you intend to use for food and releasing the rest of your catch unharmed. It implies that you understand your role in the environment as both a conservator and predator. Selective harvest means that you minimize the waste of fish whenever possible.

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Awards & Notations

Awards & Notations

Come check out our awards & notations from all over the media & web!

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Black Lake, NY

Black Lake is one of the most widely known fishing and vacation spots in New York State. The lake is located in upstate New York, approximately 2 hours north of Syracuse. Black Lake is a natural, glacier lake formed by the same glacier that carved out the Great Lakes.

Finding Black Lake

Traveling north on New York Interstate 81 exit at LaFargeville {Exit 49, Milemarker 169}. Turn right on NY State Route 411 and follow to NY State Route 37 {Red Caution Light}. Turn left on Route 37 and follow 18 miles to the Amber Caution Light in the Village of Hammond. Turn right on Lake Street (County Route 6) and follow a few miles to the shoreline of Black Lake.