Lake · Morristown, St. Lawrence, New York
Black Lake
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
60°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 58°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 54°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Black Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
North Country bass and pike lake. Ordinary inland Estimated L-C. No same-lake monitoring invented.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth bass are a primary Black Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are a primary Black Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Northern pike are present on Black Lake.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Large shallow St. Lawrence County lake with known morphology supporting mixed warmwater habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
OPRHP concrete ramp west of Edwardsville, Town of Morristown. Catalog coordinates are a lake-center reference.
Stocking information
Warmwater fisheries are established. Confirm any current DEC stocking on official NYSDEC pages.
Official sources
Ordinary inland L-C. Not coldwater, Great Lakes, or reservoir class.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Morristown, St. Lawrence, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Morristown
County
St. Lawrence
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Black Lake, St. Lawrence County
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC inland lake warmwater regulations apply. Confirm current Region 6 seasons and limits.
Surface Area
7593 acres
Maximum Depth
40 ft
Average Depth
8 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Black Crappie
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
St. Lawrence County warmwater lake (about 7,593 acres; max 40 ft; mean 8 ft). OPRHP concrete ramp west of Edwardsville. No USGS same-lake water-temperature station is assigned; ordinary inland Lake MODEL-2 Estimated L-C applies. Coordinates are a public lake-center reference, not a verified launch pin.
