Long Alakline Lake Fishing Guide, Kidder County, North Dakota

• Overview

  Long Alakline Lake is one of the Kidder County waters in North Dakota. It sits in pine and birch country. This is sizeable water at about 430 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The perimeter runs near 6.2 miles, so plan the walk before you start. Carrington sits 36 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 145 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Long Alakline Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Kidder County include bluegill and northern pike. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Long Alakline Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 69°F in July and bottom out at 5°F in January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Long Alakline Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Cherry Lake at 12 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Long Alakline Lake.