Cavalier Lake, North Dakota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Cavalier Lake in Rolette County, North Dakota. It lies 2,201 feet above sea level. It covers about 17 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Rolette County list. 15 miles away sits Bottineau, the nearest town. Deloraine is 17 miles away, with Boissevain at 18 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Cavalier Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Open biodiversity records for Rolette County list bluegill, northern pike, white bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Cavalier Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 65°F at the top of summer and 1°F at the bottom of winter. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Cavalier Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Twin Lakes, 0.6 miles out. Confirm before you fish Cavalier Lake.