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
Dry Lake
McIntosh County, North Dakota · about 2,550 acres (4 sq mi)
33°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Dry Lake
Dry Lake spreads over about 2,550 acres in McIntosh County, North Dakota. Dry Lake in McIntosh County is managed by the state as a walleye fishery despite its name.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.5 miles. Its surface is about 1,990 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Ashley, is about 2.9 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,550 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,990 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- McIntosh County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 am bestsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 23 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Dry Lake
Anglers come to Dry Lake for walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. With the surface at 33°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
- 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
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
Sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 5:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dry Lake
- Ashleyabout 2.9 mi southeast
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Questions about Dry Lake
What fish are in Dry Lake?
Dry Lake holds walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dry 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 Dry Lake?
About 2,550 acres, with about 12.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dry Lake?
Ashley is about 2.9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Dry Lake today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
