Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · near Zahl · Fishing
Rainbow trout, bluegill and largemouth bass
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Kettle Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · near Ray · Fishing
Largemouth bass, perch, bluegill, walleye, brown trout and rainbow trout
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Kota-Ray Dam using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · Williston · Fishing
Northern pike and channel catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Little Muddy River using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · McGregor · Fishing
Walleye, bluegill, crappie and rainbow trout
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at McGregor Dam using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · Ray · Fishing
Northern pike, bluegill and perch
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at McLeod (Ray) Reservoir using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Burke County · near Bowbells · Fishing
Walleye, bluegill, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and black crappie
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Northgate Dam using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Burke County · Powers Lake · Fishing
Northern pike
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Powers Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Burke County · near Columbus · Fishing
Bullhead
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Short Creek Dam using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · Tioga · Fishing
Northern pike, perch and bluegill
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Tioga Dam using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
ND · Williams County · Trenton · Fishing
Crappie, walleye, northern pike and catfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Trenton Lake using the agency's named-water access information.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
A North Dakota fishing license is required unless exempt. Buy the ordinary fishing license directly; check area-specific rules before fishing.
Check the official page for current hours, closures, fish size and bag limits, boating restrictions and access conditions. Public fishing does not reserve a shoreline or guarantee a catch. Use the mapped public access and pier; water levels and winterkill can change fishing quality.
Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
