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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
White Lake
Mountrail County, North Dakota · about 2,290 acres (3.6 sq mi)
33°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About White Lake
White Lake spreads over about 2,290 acres in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end with roughly 12.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 2,160 ft above sea level. Stanley is about 3.6 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 2,290 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.6 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,160 ft
- County
- Mountrail County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 7:15 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Fair
- 4:00 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
For a lake of this size in North Dakota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 33°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.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
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
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
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 7:54 am · sunset 5:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near White Lake
- Stanleyabout 3.6 mi southeast
- Tiogaabout 20 mi west
- Kenmareabout 25 mi northeast
- New Townabout 27 mi south
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Questions about White Lake
What fish are in White Lake?
Lakes like White 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 White 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 White Lake?
About 2,290 acres, with about 12.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near White Lake?
Stanley is about 3.6 miles southeast; Tioga is about 20 miles west.
What is the water temperature at White Lake today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
White Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
