24 public waters in the South Central & James River Valley region — 24 lakes/reservoirs and 0 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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A 5,471-acre North Dakota lake in McIntosh County offering solid opportunity for Northern Pike and Walleye, with Yellow Perch providing consistent action throughout the year. Black Bullhead round out the panfish options on this South Central fishery managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
Located in McIntosh County (South Central & James River Valley), this 1,222-acre impoundment holds northern pike, walleye and yellow perch under North Dakota Game and Fish Department management. Dorfman's three-species roster appeals to anglers seeking both top-end predators and reliable panfish action.
Mudd Lake, situated in McIntosh County within the South Central & James River Valley, spans 1,035 acres and balances two strong species: yellow perch provide steady panfish opportunity while northern pike add excitement for pike-focused anglers seeking larger gamefish.
A 1,034-acre McIntosh County lake in the South Central & James River Valley region, Berlin Lake pairs walleye fishing with abundant yellow perch to create a classic northern plains two-species fishery managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
Green Lake in McIntosh County is a 994-acre James River Valley fishery built around a strong Walleye population, rounded out by Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. The lake offers the classic cool-water species mix that defines the region's productive chain of glacial lakes.
McIntosh WMA covers 881 acres in McIntosh County within the South Central & James River Valley. Yellow Perch and Walleye dominate this managed area, offering reliable panfish and coolwater gamefish opportunity for regional anglers.
Dollinger-Schnabel Lake spans 853 acres in McIntosh County within the James River Valley, hosting a lean but productive Walleye and Yellow Perch fishery. This North Dakota Game and Fish Department-managed lake appeals to perch anglers working structure in the cooler months and walleye hunters targeting deeper holes.
Straddling Dickey and McIntosh counties in South Central North Dakota, this 849-acre lake is a Yellow Perch specialist water, managed by the state Game and Fish Department. Heinrich Lake draws perch fishermen, especially during late-summer and fall when schools move into shallower feeding zones.
Kislingbury Lake, a McIntosh County water in the James River Valley, covers 836 acres and focuses on Walleye and Yellow Perch under North Dakota Game and Fish Department stewardship. Its straightforward species composition makes it a reliable choice for anglers targeting either walleye depth zones or seasonal perch concentrations.
In McIntosh County, North-Dakota, Kislingburg Lake is a 819-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.
McIntosh County's Miller Lake spans 776 acres and rounds out the regional pike-and-walleye mix with a solid yellow perch fishery. Northern pike add an exciting dimension to this James River Valley destination, appealing to anglers after both predator strikes and panfish consistency.
Lehr WMA, a 618-acre managed area in McIntosh County (South Central & James River Valley), provides a straightforward walleye and yellow perch fishery. The relatively compact size and species mix make it an approachable option for anglers targeting these two staple North Dakota game fish.
At 601 acres, Pudwill Lake in McIntosh County is a northern pike-focused fishery within North Dakota's South Central & James River Valley region. The lake's pike population and reasonable access via the North Dakota Game and Fish Department make it worth targeting for pike anglers in the area.
Pudwil Lake, a 591-acre lake in McIntosh 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.
Serpent Lake in McIntosh County offers solid shallow-water fishing for yellow perch and northern pike across its 591 acres. This South Central James River Valley lake is a reliable destination for pike hunters and panfish anglers working the weedy structure typical of the region.
Lake Hoskins in McIntosh County delivers a diverse 574-acre fishery with walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, and black bullhead spread across the South Central James River Valley. The mix of species and structure makes it a versatile choice for both spring and summer angling.
Coldwater Lake, a 443-acre McIntosh County water, rounds out the South Central & James River Valley's northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch options. Its three-species roster gives anglers flexibility to target pike early or switch to perch and walleye as conditions and season dictate.
Harr Lake covers 382 acres in McIntosh County within the South Central & James River Valley, specializing in Yellow Perch and Walleye. The lake's coolwater focus and consistent panfish presence draw anglers seeking reliable catch in a smaller footprint.
Straddling Logan and McIntosh counties in South Central North Dakota, Railroad Lake covers 319 acres and supports both Walleye and Yellow Perch. This dual-species water appeals to anglers targeting either predators or panfish along the James River Valley.
Pfeifle Lake in McIntosh County combines walleye and northern pike with strong yellow perch populations, making it a versatile choice across spring through fall. This 291-acre South Central & James River Valley lake is managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
A 237-acre lake in McIntosh County's South Central & James River Valley region, Rueb-Eszlinger is managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Yellow perch dominate the fishery and provide consistent action year-round in this smaller prairie impoundment.
Nagel Lake (Koepplin WPA) is a 226-acre managed area in McIntosh County that supports both yellow perch and walleye. This South Central & James River Valley lake offers anglers the chance to pursue cool-water species in a wildlife-area setting.
McIntosh County's Clear Lake is a lean, 213-acre South Central & James River Valley panfish destination anchored by a strong Yellow Perch population. This North Dakota Game and Fish water works best for anglers targeting consistent perch action in modest acreage.
A 17-acre trout-focused reservoir in McIntosh County, Blumhardt Dam is managed by North Dakota Game and Fish for rainbow and brown trout in the South Central & James River Valley region. The cool-water fishery makes it a reliable choice during warmer months when other regional waters warm up.
Across its mapped waters, McIntosh County holds 12 species on PiscaMaps, including Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill and Crappie.
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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.