Morins Lake Fishing Guide, Rolette County, North Dakota

• Overview

  The Rolette County entry here is Morins Lake, in North Dakota. Elevation runs to 2,201 feet. It covers about 15 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Rolette County. 14 miles away sits Bottineau, the nearest town. The big place round here is Winnipeg, 154 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Morins Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Rolette County include bluegill, northern pike and white bass. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Morins Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 1°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. That is the shape of the year on Morins Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Little Sandy Lake, 0.5 miles away. For Morins Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.