Polly Lake near Boissevain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Polly Lake in Rolette County, North Dakota. Country round the bank runs to pine and birch. It measures about 46 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.3 miles keeps the choices simple. Compared with other North Dakota water on our list, it sits high. Boissevain at 16 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 150 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Polly Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name bluegill, northern pike, white bass and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Polly Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 1°F to 65°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Polly Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, South Lake of the Island is 0.8 miles distant. Confirm before you fish Polly Lake.