08-11-2004, 11:43 AM
Hey there jrsjr, you have picked a great month to try Black Lake I generally fish there in June but from everything I'm told Sept. is great for Bass. Where will you be staying when you are up there? I have found the best action south of the Edwardville bridge down by the Islands and the mouth of the river. The lake is very consistant depth of around 16 feet. there are deeper holes into the 30's. There is good crappie action on the east side of the islands and also cats and walleye have been coming back strong. The bait shops are very helpfull as well with info on what lures are working and locations on the lake for the best fishing. This lake has never disapointed me so you should have a great time.
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