Pyramid State Park - Black Duck Lake
Location 7 acres
Fishing Outlook
Bluegill
Poor
A small number of Bluegill were collected during the 2023 electrofishing survey. None exceeded 6 inches in length.
Largemouth Bass
Good
The 2023 electrofishing survey yielded good numbers and size of bass in Black Duck Lake. Most bass in the sample were between 12 and 15 inches. The largest was roughly 17 inches in length and weighed 2.5 lbs.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 100 |
Contact
618-357-2574
Description
Black Duck Lake is former coal slurry pond located just south of Super Lake in the Captain Unit of Pyramid State Park. The lake is roughly 7 acres in size and is relatively shallow and turbid. There is no boat ramp or other facilities and bank access is limited.Fishery History
An initial community electrofishing survey was conducted during September of 2023. The survey indicated that a good bass population is present. In addition, Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, and Common Carp were collected during the survey.Site Regulations
There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.
Fishing is prohibited from November 1 through the last day of February.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- Recreational Use Restriction: Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (see above)
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing; bow fishing is allowed
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page
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