Lake Sakakawea

Reservoir (Missouri River). North Dakota, United States.
47.5197, -101.9183 — View on the map

Area
141,851 ha
Managed by
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Permit required
North Dakota fishing license (NDGF)
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

  • Silver digital hanging scale with backlit screen and hookResponsible gear
    Backlit Digital Hanging Scale 50 kg

    To check the minimum size: Walleye 35.6 cm here.

    €32.90£28.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Black rigid plastic rod holder with three rod slots in a row
    ABS three-rod holder

    For: common carp, wels catfish, common bream · feeder fishing

    €30.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
  • Gold aluminium bank rod rest with a triangular spike
    Aluminium Bank Rod Rests, Pack of 2

    For: common carp, wels catfish, common bream · feeder fishing

    €35.90£18.90Not shipped to the United States

Species present

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 sauger35.6 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

boat ramp(s), fishing pier(s)

Official sources

  1. Fishing Waters — ND Game and Fish Department (GNF_FishingWaters, ND GIS Hub) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
  2. Where to Fish — ND Game and Fish Department (accessed on 23 September 2026)