The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alkaline Lake
Kidder County, North Dakota · 5,380 acres (8.4 sq mi)
38°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Alkaline Lake
Alkaline Lake is a salt lake in Kidder County, North Dakota, covering 5,380 acres. Despite its name, Alkaline Lake in Kidder County is regularly stocked and supports a walleye fishery.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end with roughly 18.1 miles of shoreline. At about 1,860 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 18 ft at its deepest. Napoleon is about 12 miles southwest. The closest city is Bismarck, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- 5,380 acres (8.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 18 ft
- Shoreline
- About 18.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,860 ft
- Type
- Salt lake
- County
- Kidder County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 24 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Alkaline Lake
The fish here: walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. With the surface at 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:38 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alkaline Lake
- Napoleonabout 12 mi southwest
- Steeleabout 20 mi northwest
- Bismarcknearest city, about 57 mi west
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Questions about Alkaline Lake
What fish are in Alkaline Lake?
Alkaline Lake holds walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alkaline Lake?
About 18 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Alkaline Lake?
5,380 acres, with about 18.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alkaline Lake?
Napoleon is about 12 miles southwest; Steele is about 20 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Alkaline Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alkaline Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
