7 public waters in the Red River Valley region — 7 lakes/reservoirs and 0 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a North Dakota licence.
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South Golden Lake, a 332-acre Red River Valley water in Steele County, hosts a diverse mix of northern pike, walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, and both black and brown bullhead. This multi-species lake rewards anglers targeting aggressive pike or settling in for a panfish-focused outing.
Golden Lake, a 326-acre lake in Steele 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.
North Golden Lake in Steele County, Red River Valley region, is a 317-acre impoundment with one of the most diverse species rosters in this size class: Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, and Brown Bullhead. The variety of fish—from pike and walleye to panfish and catfish—makes this a versatile choice for different angling preferences.
In Steele County, North-Dakota, Golden Rush Lake is a 208-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 52-acre Steele County lake in the Red River Valley, North Tobiason combines northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch in one compact water. The three-species mix provides anglers flexible options, from pike's aggressive strike to perch panfish action and walleye's evening bite.
Lake Tobiason (47 acres) sits in Steele 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.
Known locally as Lynch Lake, this 7-acre Steele County reservoir in the Red River Valley harbors Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Black Bullhead. The Pike population makes it a natural draw for anglers targeting toothy predators in a compact setting.
Across its mapped waters, Steele County holds 11 species on PiscaMaps, including Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Bluegill, Black Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass 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.