Top fish species at Elm Lake

Northern pike
Northern pike
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Walleye

20 in · 3 lb

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Northern pike

28 in · 5 lb

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General info

Elm Lake is a lake located in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

46°00′24.4″N 97°07′57.2″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Elm Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Elm Lake, ND

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Elm Lake fishing

Elm Lake is a lake located in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°00′24.4″N 97°07′57.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Elm Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Elm Lake are:
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