Lake · Morristown, St. Lawrence, New York
Black Lake
Location Snapshot
Black Lake is a large, relatively shallow northern New York lake with weedlines, rocky structure, bays, and broad warmwater habitat. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are principal targets, with northern pike and crappie adding classic North Country variety.
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.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:15 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
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 57°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 54°F / Low 32°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Fog
High 59°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 32°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 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
Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are primary and established in Black Lake at Morristown. Northern pike are common and established. It covers 7,593 acres, averages 8 feet deep, and reaches 40 feet.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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