Lake Metigoshe
A wooded lake in the Turtle Mountains on the Canadian border, known for walleye, pike and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Northern Pike | ||||||||||||
| Yellow Perch | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass |
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the ND Game & Fish or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Metigoshe are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- The Pink Tackle BoxNearby80 Twin Oaks Shore, Bottineau, ND 58318(701) 400-3878Directions ↗
- The OutfittersNearby4545 N Main St NE, Minot, ND 58703(701) 838-1418Directions ↗
- ScheelsNearby2400 10th St SW, Minot, ND 58701(701) 852-1010Directions ↗
Local tips
- Lake Metigoshe State Park has a launch.
- Part of the lake is in Manitoba.
- Popular winter destination.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Lake Metigoshe.
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