Lake Sakakawea
Reservoir (Missouri River). North Dakota, United States.
47.5197, -101.9183 — View on the map
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- Area
- 141,851 ha
- Managed by
- North Dakota Game and Fish Department
- Permit required
- North Dakota fishing license (NDGF)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
WalleyeSander vitreus
Northern pikeEsox lucius
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu- BurbotLota lota
ND Game and Fish 'Fishing Waters' sport fish list
Local rules
Other sport fish listed by NDGF: Bigmouth Buffalo, Cisco, Freshwater Drum, Goldeye, Smallmouth Buffalo, Rainbow Smelt. Max depth 180 ft. Directions (NDGF): Near the cities of Williston, New Town, Garrison and Riverdale
Area rules (North Dakota) for these species
| Walleye and sauger | 35.6 cm |
Access
boat ramp(s), fishing pier(s)
Official sources
- Fishing Waters — ND Game and Fish Department (GNF_FishingWaters, ND GIS Hub) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Where to Fish — ND Game and Fish Department (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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