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
Lake Tewaukon
Sargent County, North Dakota · about 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Tewaukon
Lake Tewaukon is a lake in Sargent County, North Dakota, covering about 1,000 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.6 miles. The water sits about 1,150 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Forman, is about 14 miles northwest. The closest city is Fargo, about 65 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,000 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,150 ft
- County
- Sargent County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 16 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 Lake Tewaukon 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 38°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
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 7:27 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Tewaukon
- Formanabout 14 mi northwest
- Brittonabout 23 mi southwest
- Sissetonabout 26 mi southeast
- Fargonearest city, about 65 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Tewaukon
What fish are in Lake Tewaukon?
Lakes like Lake Tewaukon 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 Lake Tewaukon?
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 Lake Tewaukon?
About 1,000 acres, with about 7.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Tewaukon?
Forman is about 14 miles northwest; Britton is about 23 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Tewaukon today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Tewaukon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
