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
J. Clark Salyer Reservoir
McHenry County, North Dakota · about 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).
About J. Clark Salyer Reservoir
J. Clark Salyer Reservoir spreads over about 2,500 acres in McHenry County, North Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 3.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.9 miles. At about 1,420 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bottineau is about 17 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 2,500 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,420 ft
- County
- McHenry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:15 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
- 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 7:48 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near J. Clark Salyer Reservoir
- Bottineauabout 17 mi northeast
- Townerabout 21 mi southeast
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Questions about J. Clark Salyer Reservoir
What fish are in J. Clark Salyer Reservoir?
Lakes like J. Clark Salyer Reservoir 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 J. Clark Salyer Reservoir?
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 J. Clark Salyer Reservoir?
About 2,500 acres, with about 10.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near J. Clark Salyer Reservoir?
Bottineau is about 17 miles northeast; Towner is about 21 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at J. Clark Salyer Reservoir today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
J. Clark Salyer Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
