23 public waters in the Devils Lake & Northeast region — 22 lakes/reservoirs and 1 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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Devils Lake — a closed-basin natural lake in northeast North Dakota that has more than quadrupled in size since the 1990s due to a wet climate cycle, flooding tens of thousands of acres of farmland. Now one of the best Walleye and Perch fisheries in the Midwest, plus White Bass, Northern Pike and Crappie, with a huge network of flooded timber and submerged roads for structure fishing.
Cranberry Lake, a 2,297-acre lake in Benson County, offers a diverse North Dakota warmwater fishery managed by the state Game and Fish Department. Largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye are the primary species, making it a solid all-around destination for pike and bass anglers in the Turtle Mountains region.
In Benson County, North-Dakota, Mud Lake is a 1,339-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
This 1,045-acre Benson County lake in the Devils Lake & Northeast region holds walleye as its primary draw, supported by a robust yellow perch and northern pike population. Mission Lake's location and fish composition make it a well-rounded northeast North Dakota destination.
In Benson County, North-Dakota, Lake Ibsen is a 803-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
A 544-acre walleye lake in Benson County's Devils Lake region, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Free Peoples Lake offers solid walleye opportunities in Northeast North Dakota's glacial-lake country.
Shin Bone Lake (396 acres) sits in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Benson County, North-Dakota, Court Lake is a 302-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Fish Lake (226 acres) sits in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Benson County, North-Dakota — Legreid Lake is a 212-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Big Coulee, a 198-acre lake in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Benson County, North-Dakota — Elbow Lake is a 179-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Murie, a 166-acre lake in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Benson County, North-Dakota, Stony Lake is a 122-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Wood Lake is a 104-acre Benson County lake in the Devils Lake & Northeast region that stands out for its pure muskellunge population alongside northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill and black bullhead. The presence of muskie gives musky hunters a Northeast North Dakota option worth exploring.
O'Connell Lake (101 acres) sits in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mallard Lake, a 92-acre lake in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lake Seventeen (90 acres) sits in Benson County, North-Dakota, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Benson County, North-Dakota — Lake Yri is a 88-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Gravel Pit Lake in Benson County's Devils Lake & Northeast region is a small, focused 63-acre fishery managed by North Dakota Game and Fish. Black crappie are the defining species here, offering panfish enthusiasts a specialized target.
Benson County, North-Dakota — Roberts Lake is a 51-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Benson County, North-Dakota — Square Lake is a 20-acre lake, managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Spanning 688 km across the Red River Valley from Barnes to Ransom County, the Sheyenne River offers a diverse warmwater and coolwater fishery managed by North Dakota Game and Fish. Walleye and smallmouth bass anchor the main action, while channel catfish, northern pike, and the river's signature pure muskellunge provide additional appeal for anglers willing to explore different techniques and seasons.
Across its mapped waters, Benson County holds 16 species on PiscaMaps, including Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Pumpkinseed.
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Open the North Dakota map Join PiscaMapsOne North Dakota Game and Fish Department fishing licence covers every public water in the state, the Missouri River reservoirs and every water on NDGF's Fishing Waters list included — the resident annual is about $29 (including the required Fishing, Hunting & Furbearer Certificate), the non-resident annual about $73, with non-resident 3-day (~$53) and 10-day (~$63) options. No separate trout stamp is required. North Dakota residents 65 and older can buy a discounted senior licence for about $12, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Licences run 1 April to 31 March. Buy at gf.nd.gov.