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
Rush Lake
Pierce County, North Dakota · about 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
32°F water, windy Friday (16 mph SE).
About Rush Lake
In Pierce County, North Dakota, Rush Lake covers about 1,370 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7 miles. The water sits about 1,480 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Towner, is about 7.8 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,370 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,480 ft
- County
- Pierce 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 16 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 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
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
- 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 7:45 am · sunset 5:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rush Lake
- Townerabout 7.8 mi west
- Rugbyabout 9.3 mi east
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Rush Lake
What fish are in Rush Lake?
Lakes like Rush 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 Rush 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 Rush Lake?
About 1,370 acres, with about 7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rush Lake?
Towner is about 7.8 miles west; Rugby is about 9.3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Rush Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rush Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
