The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Black Hawk Lake
Sac County, Iowa · 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
50°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Black Hawk Lake
Black Hawk Lake is a natural lake in Sac County, Iowa, covering 960 acres. Black Hawk Lake in Sac County is a natural glacially-formed lake, though the USGS also classifies it as a reservoir.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles with roughly 9.2 miles of shoreline. At about 1,220 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 20 ft. Lake View is on the shore.
- Size
- 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 20 ft
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,220 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Sac County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Iowa mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Black Hawk Lake
- Lake Viewon the shore
- Sac Cityabout 8 mi north
- Lake Cityabout 14 mi east
- Carrollabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Black Hawk Lake
What fish are in Black Hawk Lake?
Lakes like Black Hawk Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Black Hawk Lake?
About 20 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Black Hawk Lake?
960 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Black Hawk Lake?
Lake View is on the shore; Sac City is about 8 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Black Hawk Lake today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Black Hawk Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
