Blackhawk Lake

Location: Eagan, Blackhawk Lake Park, Murphy Parkway near 35E and Deerwood Drive

Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bullhead

Depth: 12 feet

Size: 41 acres

Lake Map: Download map 

Wheelchair access: Good, but a long distance from the parking lot

MTC bus: Route 470

Park entrance fee: No

Restrooms: Yes

Parking: Excellent, but distant from lake

Picnic: Yes

Grills: Yes

Playground: Yes

Other activities: Hiking trails, nature viewing, pavilion, shore fishing structure, volleyball, walking path

Agency: City of Eagan, Parks and Recreation Department
(651) 675-5500

Fishing pier: Yes, plus a shorefishing station

Comments: Blackhawk Lake has a nice population of Largemouth Bass with some larger individuals. The lake is aerated in the winter so the fish don't die from low oxygen. Frequent stocking is not needed at this lake because the fish populations are self sustaining. A DNR fish survey was conducted in 2010.

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