Black Lake, New York

BLACK LAKE, N.Y.

"Nature's Fish Hatchery"
St. Lawrence County's largest lake.

Location; Upstate New York in the Towns of
Hammond, Morristown, and Oswegatchie
Length; 21 Miles
Width; 4 miles at it's widest point
Acres; 11,000 +
Average Depth; 10 feet
Fish Species; Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye Pike, Crappie, Perch, Sunfish, Muskie, Bullhead, Bluegill, Catfish, Bowfin.

Black Lake Association Mission Statement
The mission of the Black Lake Association is to further recreational opportunities and enhance the scenic beauty of Black Lake and the surrounding area.
Mission efforts include;

Monitoring water quality
Increasing the number of fish in the lake
Providing information to our members
The Association works in cooperation with other Black Lake organizations and in accordance with the New York State Department of Enviromental Conservation laws.

Black Lake Association Projects
Over the years the Black Lake Association has been involved in the following projects;

Water quality management
Route 58 causeway improvement
Walleye restoration
Septic tank testing
Power boat safety
Fish Creek walleye breeding area restoration

Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program
(C.S.L.A.P.)

Since 1988 the Black Lake Association has been participating in C.S.L.A.P. which provides training for our volunteers to take water samples (8 per season) which are sent to the State Department laboratory in Albany, New York
An annual report is received which contains information on P.H., chlorophyll, water clarity and phosphorous content with recommended remedial procedures to improve problem areas.

Indian Watershed
USGS Cataloging Unit: 04150303

Lakes, Rivers and Streams in this Watershed:
(provided by EPA's first River Reach File)

Black Creek
Black Lake
Bonaparte Creek
Butterfield Lake

Fish Creek

Indian Lake
Indian River
Jewett Creek
Lake Bonaparte
Oswegatchie River

Otter Creek

"Black Lake Currents"

Twice a year the associations newsletter, "Black Lake Currents", is mailed to all members. The newsletter provides information relative to activities and concerns of the Black Lake Associaton.

Black Lake Association Membership

Voting Membership is open to real property owners and/or annual users of real property.
Associate Membership (non-voting) is open to all interested individuals

Click below for
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

BLACK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC
2996 County Route 6
Hammond, NY 13646
315-375-6631
Annuual Meeting
2nd Saturday in July, 7:30PM
at the Cedars Grange

The Black Lake Association is a member of

New York State Federation of Lake Associations