9 public waters in the Turtle Mtn & North Central region — 9 lakes/reservoirs and 0 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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Powers Lake straddles Burke and Mountrail counties in the Turtle Mountain & North Central region, offering 1,699 acres of northern pike and yellow perch fishing. This scenic northern prairie lake attracts anglers seeking fast pike action and consistent panfish opportunity.
Smishek Reservoir in Burke County (Turtle Mtn & North Central region) is a 195-acre pike and panfish destination. The fishery balances northern pike in deeper basins with yellow perch and bluegill in shallower zones, while walleye provide an additional deepwater option.
Smisheck Lake (194 acres) sits in Burke 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.
Northgate Dam in Burke County (Turtle Mountain & North Central) is a 158-acre reservoir stocked with rainbow trout alongside walleye, bluegill, black crappie, and largemouth bass. Its trout component sets it apart as a cooler-water option in the region.
Burke County, North-Dakota — Helde Lake is a 130-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.
Short Creek Dam is a 118-acre Burke County reservoir in the Turtle Mountain & North Central region offering a well-rounded mix of Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch and Bluegill. The variety of species and habitat makes this small impoundment a versatile option for different angling styles and seasons.
Ward Lake (57 acres) sits in Burke 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.
Jud Chrest Lake, a 57-acre lake in Burke 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.
Spanning 43 acres across Burke and Divide counties, Baukol-Noonan Dam is one of the most diverse small reservoirs in the Turtle Mountain region, holding walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth bass, and bluegill. The variety of species and depth range make this Turtle Mtn & North Central water a popular choice for anglers seeking mixed-bag opportunities.
Across its mapped waters, Burke County holds 11 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, 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.