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Black Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Black Lake

Ruddy bowfin
Ruddy bowfin
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General info

Black Lake is a lake located in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Ruddy bowfin.

Location

29°44′35.2″N 82°48′39.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Black Lake, FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Ruddy bowfin as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Ruddy bowfin

Seasons

Open
No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season.
Poor

Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique

Regulations for

29°44′35.2″N 82°48′39.8″W
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FAQ about Black Lake fishing

Black Lake is a lake located in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°44′35.2″N 82°48′39.8″W
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