The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Arrowwood Lake
Stutsman County, North Dakota · about 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
40°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Arrowwood Lake
Arrowwood Lake spreads over about 1,590 acres in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
It stretches about 4.8 miles end to end with roughly 11.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,440 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Carrington, is about 16 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,590 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 ft
- County
- Stutsman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 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
Expect the usual North Dakota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 7:37 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Arrowwood Lake
- Carringtonabout 16 mi northwest
- Jamestownabout 25 mi south
- New Rockfordabout 28 mi northwest
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Questions about Arrowwood Lake
What fish are in Arrowwood Lake?
Lakes like Arrowwood Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Arrowwood Lake?
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 Arrowwood Lake?
About 1,590 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Arrowwood Lake?
Carrington is about 16 miles northwest; Jamestown is about 25 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Arrowwood Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Arrowwood Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
