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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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Antelope Lakes

Pierce County, North Dakota · about 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)

Caution

32°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today16 mphSE
Best bite3:30 pmto 5:15 pm

About Antelope Lakes

In Pierce County, North Dakota, Antelope Lakes covers about 1,650 acres.

From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 14.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,530 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Harvey, is about 13 miles southeast.

Size
About 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 14.2 miles
End to end
About 3.7 miles
Elevation
About 1,530 ft
County
Pierce County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Fair

  • 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
  • 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 mph

Saturday Fair

  • 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Lakes like Antelope Lakes in North Dakota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 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

32°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 40° / —° 16 mph SE Mostly Sunny
Saturday 44° / 24° 20 mph SE Partly Sunny
Sunday 52° / 31° 16 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:44 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Antelope Lakes

  • Harveyabout 13 mi southeast
  • Rugbyabout 27 mi north
  • Townerabout 28 mi northwest
  • Fessendenabout 29 mi southeast

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Questions about Antelope Lakes

What fish are in Antelope Lakes?

Lakes like Antelope Lakes usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Antelope Lakes?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Antelope Lakes?

About 1,650 acres, with about 14.2 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Antelope Lakes?

Harvey is about 13 miles southeast; Rugby is about 27 miles north.

What is the water temperature at Antelope Lakes today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Antelope Lakes on your phone

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