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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Demicks Lake
McKenzie County, North Dakota · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
32°F water, ice 50% cover, windy Friday (25 mph SE).
About Demicks Lake
In McKenzie County, North Dakota, Demicks Lake covers about 720 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 4.6 miles. At about 2,250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Watford City is about 13 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.6 miles
- End to end
- About 1.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,250 ft
- County
- McKenzie County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 7:15 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Saturday Slow
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 22 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. With the surface at 32°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.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:55 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Demicks Lake
- Watford Cityabout 13 mi southwest
- New Townabout 25 mi east
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Questions about Demicks Lake
What fish are in Demicks Lake?
Lakes like Demicks 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 Demicks 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 Demicks Lake?
About 720 acres, with about 4.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Demicks Lake?
Watford City is about 13 miles southwest; New Town is about 25 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Demicks Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Demicks Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
