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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hobart Lake
Barnes County, North Dakota · about 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Hobart Lake
In Barnes County, North Dakota, Hobart Lake covers about 750 acres.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles with roughly 6.1 miles of shoreline. At about 1,420 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Valley City lies about 5.1 miles to the east. The closest city is Fargo, about 63 miles away.
- Size
- About 750 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,420 ft
- County
- Barnes County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:33 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hobart Lake
- Valley Cityabout 5.1 mi east
- Jamestownabout 26 mi west
- Fargonearest city, about 63 mi east
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Questions about Hobart Lake
What fish are in Hobart Lake?
Lakes like Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart Lake?
About 750 acres, with about 6.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hobart Lake?
Valley City is about 5.1 miles east; Jamestown is about 26 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Hobart Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Hobart Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
