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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackwater Lake, MN
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Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Mottled Sculpin, Pugnose Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Blackwater Lake is a 767-acre lake with 7.6 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 67 feet located southwest of Longville, MN. A DNR owned public access is located on the northeast shore. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Blackwater Lake is in Lake Class 25; lakes in this class are characterized as Sunfish waters. Other area lakes in this class include Boy, Girl, Hand, Inguadona, Long, and Swift Lakes. Blackwater Lake possesses a highly developed shoreline. The lake is primarily managed for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye and secondarily for Black Crappie, Bluegill, Tullibee (Cisco), and Yellow Perch. An experimental catch and release regulation for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass implemented in 2004 was modified to a 14-20-inch protected slot limit with 1 over 20 in 2016. The regulation was removed in 2021.
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass in Blackwater Lake provide angling opportunity for quality fish of both species. Largemouth Bass are most abundant and ranged in length from 5 to 18 inches. Smallmouth Bass are present in lower numbers and fish up to 20 inches long were sampled. Northern Pike are abundant in the lake, exceeding the maximum management goal. Sampled pike ranged from 11 to 36 inches long, averaging 22 inches. Walleye abundance in the lake is low despite fingerling stocking efforts. Walleye lengths ranged from 14 to 28 inches and averaged 20 inches long. Bluegill catch rates fell below the target management range, though exceeded size goals. Black Crappie up to 13 inches were sampled. Tullibee (Cisco) have been present in the catch since initial surveying and catch rates exceeded the management goal in 2023. Yellow Perch abundance has remained low across historical surveys.
Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter in Blackwater Lake include, Brown Bullhead, Hybrid Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Bowfin, White Sucker, and Yellow Bullhead.
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently, Rusty Crayfish are the only aquatic invasive species (AIS) that have been identified in Blackwater Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
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