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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Metigoshe Lake
Bottineau County, North Dakota · about 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (17 mph S).
About Metigoshe Lake
Metigoshe Lake is a natural lake in Bottineau County, North Dakota, covering about 1,150 acres. Metigoshe Lake straddles the North Dakota-Manitoba border and adjoins the Turtle Mountains' International Peace Garden area.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. At about 2,140 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bottineau lies about 9.6 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,150 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,140 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Bottineau County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 7:15 am – 9:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 21 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Metigoshe Lake
Metigoshe Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, crappie, walleye and northern pike. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
- 6
- 7
6 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 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Metigoshe Lake
- Bottineauabout 9.6 mi south
- Shell Valleyabout 25 mi southeast
- Belcourtabout 28 mi east
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Questions about Metigoshe Lake
What fish are in Metigoshe Lake?
Metigoshe Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, crappie, walleye and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Metigoshe 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 Metigoshe Lake?
About 1,150 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Metigoshe Lake?
Bottineau is about 9.6 miles south; Shell Valley is about 25 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Metigoshe Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Metigoshe Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
