Cherry Lake Fishing in Foster County, North Dakota

• Overview

  Cherry Lake stands in Foster County, North Dakota. It stands 1,503 feet above sea level. At 437 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 4.4 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. The town to know is New Rockford, 22 miles out. The big place round here is Fargo, 103 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Cherry Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On Cherry Lake a short move beats a long cast. First and last light beat anything in between.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 69°F on average, January about 4°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Cherry Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. South Twin Lake at 1.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Cherry Lake carry more weight than any list.