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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sweetwater Lake
Ramsey County, North Dakota · about 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
36°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Sweetwater Lake
Sweetwater Lake spreads over about 1,230 acres in Ramsey County, North Dakota.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.9 miles. The water sits about 1,460 ft above sea level. Devils Lake is about 6.6 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,460 ft
- County
- Ramsey County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:30 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 Sweetwater 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 36°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
- 6
5 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 7:39 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sweetwater Lake
- Devils Lakeabout 6.6 mi south
- Fort Tottenabout 17 mi southwest
- Minnewaukanabout 21 mi southwest
- Lakotaabout 24 mi southeast
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Questions about Sweetwater Lake
What fish are in Sweetwater Lake?
Lakes like Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Lake?
About 1,230 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sweetwater Lake?
Devils Lake is about 6.6 miles south; Fort Totten is about 17 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Sweetwater Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sweetwater Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
