14 public waters in the Turtle Mtn & North Central region — 14 lakes/reservoirs and 0 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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A 22,180-acre National Wildlife Refuge in the Turtle Mountains offering specialized northern pike fishing in a pristine setting. The refuge's remote character and pike-focused fishery appeal to anglers seeking a quieter, more contemplative experience.
Buffalo Lodge Lake, a 1,595-acre impoundment in McHenry County's Turtle Mountain region, offers solid walleye and northern pike action alongside reliable yellow perch populations. Managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, this north-central lake draws anglers targeting pike in shallow structure and walleye in deeper basin areas.
In McHenry County, North-Dakota, Smoky Lake is a 1,196-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.
McHenry County, North-Dakota — North Lake is a 787-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.
Round Lake, a 737-acre McHenry County lake in the Turtle Mountain region, combines walleye and yellow perch with northern pike for a mixed predator-and-panfish opportunity. Its smaller footprint appeals to anglers seeking accessible, quality action across multiple species.
Straddling McHenry and Sheridan counties, Lake Richard is a 455-acre walleye and yellow perch lake in the South Central & James River Valley. Its two-county location and consistent perch and walleye populations make it a steady option for anglers working the region's mid-sized panfish and pike-class waters.
Located in McHenry County's Turtle Mountain region, this 239-acre lake combines Northern Pike and Walleye as primary targets with Yellow Perch filling the panfish slot. The north-central setting and modest size make it an accessible choice for a quick mixed-species outing.
Duckshire Lake (194 acres) sits in McHenry 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.
Nead Lake, a 138-acre lake in McHenry 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.
George Lake near McHenry spans 104 acres in the Turtle Mountain & North Central region and holds northern pike and yellow perch. This compact McHenry County lake offers straightforward pike and panfish opportunity in a peaceful north-central setting.
Stelow's Lake, a 54-acre lake in McHenry 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.
Fresh Water Lake, a 40-acre lake in McHenry 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.
Velva Sportsmen's Pond straddles McHenry and Ward Counties in the Turtle Mountains region, mixing cool-water rainbow and brown trout with largemouth bass in a 5-acre setting.
Poynter's Pond is a 1-acre McHenry County lake in the Turtle Mountain & North Central region where Northern Pike and Channel Catfish provide predator and catfish fishing opportunities.
Across its mapped waters, McHenry County holds 12 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, 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.