Black Shadow Lake

Black Shadow Lake is a lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Black Shadow Lake covers about 22.4 acres.

What to Expect at Black Shadow Lake

Black Shadow Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Black Shadow Lake

Fish reported from Black Shadow Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Black Shadow, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Black Shadow, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Black Shadow, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Black Shadow include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Black Shadow Lake

On a first trip to Black Shadow, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Black Shadow Lake

Spring at Black Shadow is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Black Shadow can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.