The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dry Lake
Ramsey County, North Dakota · about 4,420 acres (6.9 sq mi)
34°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Dry Lake
Dry Lake spreads over about 4,420 acres in Ramsey County, North Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 6.4 miles with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. At about 1,450 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Devils Lake is about 8.2 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 4,420 acres (6.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,450 ft
- County
- Ramsey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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
For a lake of this size in North Dakota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 34°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 7:40 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dry Lake
- Devils Lakeabout 8.2 mi southeast
- Minnewaukanabout 16 mi southwest
- Fort Tottenabout 16 mi south
- Candoabout 17 mi northwest
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Questions about Dry Lake
What fish are in Dry Lake?
Lakes like Dry 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 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 4,420 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dry Lake?
Devils Lake is about 8.2 miles southeast; Minnewaukan is about 16 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Dry Lake today?
The surface was about 34°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.
