Black Hawk Lake, California: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In California, Black Hawk Lake falls inside Madera County. It sits in pine and hardwood. At about 70 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Few waters listed in Madera County are bigger. 2.1 miles away sits Yosemite Lakes, the nearest town. For a city, Clovis is 24 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Black Hawk Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Survey and observation records for Madera County include brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, bluegill and brook trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Black Hawk Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 80°F on average, December about 46°F. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Black Hawk Lake that shapes the whole year. Cool nights slow the mornings but sharpen the evenings.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Hensley Lake at 6.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Black Hawk Lake locally before you travel.