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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pipestem Lake
Stutsman County, North Dakota · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Pipestem Lake
In Stutsman County, North Dakota, Pipestem Lake covers about 740 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11 miles. Its surface is about 1,440 ft above sea level. Jamestown is about 4.1 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 ft
- County
- Stutsman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 18 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 Pipestem Lake in North Dakota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
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
2 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 7:36 am · sunset 5:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pipestem Lake
- Jamestownabout 4.1 mi southeast
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Questions about Pipestem Lake
What fish are in Pipestem Lake?
Lakes like Pipestem Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pipestem 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 Pipestem Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 11 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pipestem Lake?
Jamestown is about 4.1 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Pipestem 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.
Pipestem Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
