Green Lake Fishing in McIntosh County, North Dakota

• Overview

  Green Lake is a McIntosh County water, in North Dakota. It lies 1,991 feet above sea level. At 851 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 6.7 miles, so plan the walk before you start. Linton is the closest place, 37 miles off. Fargo sits 135 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. 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. Species logged across McIntosh County include largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Green Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 70°F and January near 9°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. That is the shape of the year on Green 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 is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Pudwill Lake, 2.9 miles away. Confirm access to Green Lake locally before you travel.