Gullys Slough Fishing Guide, Richland County, North Dakota

• Overview

  The Richland County end of North Dakota holds Gullys Slough. Height above sea level is 1,125 feet. The water covers around 654 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 8.2 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our Richland County list it sits near the top for size. For a base, Wahpeton sits 26 miles out. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 58 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Gullys Slough

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Reported across Richland County: bluegill, white sucker, common carp, Iowa darter and smallmouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Gullys Slough light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 9°F in January and 71°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Gullys Slough follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Moran Lake is 1.7 miles distant. Treat access at Gullys Slough as something to verify.