Sather Lake Fishing near Sidney, North Dakota

• Overview

  In North Dakota, Sather Lake belongs to McKenzie County. It stands 2,254 feet above sea level. Around 37 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Compared with other North Dakota water on our list, it sits high. Sidney is the closest town at 17 miles. After that come Watford City at 26 miles and Williston at 34 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Sather Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. At Sather Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Shade is structure on a bright day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 12°F in January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It holds true on Sather Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Factory Lake at 15 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Sather Lake may have changed since it was mapped.