Black Lake

In North Louisiana, a reservoir called Black Lake is situated halfway between Creston and Camp. Black Lake, a watershed that passes through the parishes of Claiborne, Webster, Bienville, Red River, and Natchitoches, provides Black Lake with water. This watershed extends from north of Gibsland in Bienville Parish to south of Clarence in Natchitoches Parish. The lake is 102 feet above sea level (31 m). Highway 9 in Louisiana crosses Black Lake.

Fish will migrate down the channel into Clear Lake in colder weather because anglers are aware that Black Lake is shallow. Anglers also pursue black bass, striped bass, catfish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, perch, rainbow trout, walleye, northern pike, bluegill, and sunfish in addition to the excellent crappie fishing. The bream population at Black Lake is strikingly large and colorful.

The lake has been carved with channels that provide boat room to maneuver. Boats must stay in the channels or run the risk of running aground on tree stumps. At the surface, aquatic plants including moss, seaweed, and algae are visible.

Location: west of Highway 9