Aylmer Lake, North Dakota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Aylmer Lake lies in Pierce County, in North Dakota. It sits at 1,539 feet above sea level. Roughly 80 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Around 1.9 miles of margin, front to back. On size it sits at the modest end of our Pierce County list. For a base, Harvey sits 17 miles out. Rugby follows at 31 miles, then Velva at 35 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Aylmer Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish Aylmer Lake to its features, not to its size. If bites stop, change depth before you change everything else.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 7°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about late November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. The season on Aylmer Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Steele Lake at 5.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Aylmer Lake.