Black Otter Lake District

Black Otter Lake District Located in the small community of Hortonville, this lake provides quality fishing and recreation. Fish were stocked in 2009 and 2010 to bring back the fisherie.

Since the early 1950's there have been various efforts to improve the lake conditions. The Black Otter Lake District was formed in 1976 to help restore and protect the lake. In 1982, 1992 and again in 2002, lake studies that resulted in management plans were completed. Both the Village of Hortonville and Black Otter Lake District (BOLD) have followed up on many of the recommendations proposed from past management plans. In 1989, the lake was drained and approximately 120,000 cubic yards of sediment were removed from a 55 acre portion of the lake. In January 2003 the most recent lake management study was completed. This study found high levels of nutrients continued to enter the lake. A small-scale
aeration system was installed in the lake in order to maintain a viable fishery. In 2008 the lake was drawn down in an attempt to control the plant population.

07/14/2026

Please consider stepping up for one of two open positions starting in September on the Black Otter Lake District board. Treasurer is one role that is needed. For more information contact [email protected]. Thank you for your interest.

06/06/2026

A few of our lake harvester operators noticed floating dead bluegills while cutting weeds. Said they’re all white when they come on the conveyor. Has anyone who fishes the lake or shoreline residents noticed this as well?

A really interesting video on some of what it entails to expand a Lake District!
05/14/2026

A really interesting video on some of what it entails to expand a Lake District!

1 like. "Monthly Wisconsin Lake Org Chat #7: Lake District Boundaries"

Hello BOLD! May 2, 2026 from 9-11:30AM will be our annual FWWA lake clean up. Every year we gather hundreds of pounds of...
04/14/2026

Hello BOLD!
May 2, 2026 from 9-11:30AM will be our annual FWWA lake clean up. Every year we gather hundreds of pounds of garbage from the streams, parks, and watershed around the Black Otter Lake. If you’re free that Saturday morning please sign up here at

Thank you all!

Saturday, May 2 Keep trash out of the rivers, lakes, and waters we all share! Your Content Goes Here Cleanup Countdown: Event Details

04/07/2026

Hello BOLD! If anyone knows where our buoys are that we put up around the aerator please message me! They usually wash up by Alonzo park or in someone’s yard on the north and south shores. Any information is appreciated!

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Hortonville, WI
54944

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