Square Lake, North Dakota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In North Dakota, Square Lake belongs to Benson County. The water sits 1,450 feet up. The water measures roughly 21 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Benson County standards. The closest town, Fort Totten, is 10 miles away. Devils Lake is 15 miles and New Rockford 22 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Square Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Benson County cover black bullhead, white bass, northern pike, striped bass and tadpole madtom. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Square Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 5°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Square Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Mallard Lake, 1.2 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Square Lake for certain.