The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Krueger Lake
Sheridan County, North Dakota · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
35°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SE).
About Krueger Lake
Krueger Lake spreads over about 1,000 acres in Sheridan County, North Dakota.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 7.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,660 ft above sea level. The nearest town, McClusky, is about 18 miles south. Bismarck, the nearest city, is about 66 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,660 ft
- County
- Sheridan County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Saturday Slow
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 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
Lakes like Krueger Lake in North Dakota usually hold 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. At 35°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:45 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Krueger Lake
- McCluskyabout 18 mi south
- Harveyabout 26 mi east
- Velvaabout 27 mi northwest
- Bismarcknearest city, about 66 mi south
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Questions about Krueger Lake
What fish are in Krueger Lake?
Lakes like Krueger 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 Krueger 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 Krueger Lake?
About 1,000 acres, with about 7.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Krueger Lake?
McClusky is about 18 miles south; Harvey is about 26 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Krueger Lake today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Krueger Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
