Fishing at Black Lake, Union County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Look for Black Lake in the Union County part of Kentucky. The water sits 351 feet up. About 20 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Union County. Start from Shawneetown, 5.5 miles down the road. Morganfield follows at 11 miles, then Breckinridge Center at 13 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Black Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Union County records list gizzard shad, bluegill, freshwater drum and orangespotted sunfish among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Black Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 78°F and January near 32°F. In milder years the surface never sets. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Black Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Fehrer Lake, 1 mile away. Nothing on Black Lake should be assumed from this page alone.