Sather Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Dakota, United States

5.0·25 catches

Logged catches

5.0

Top fish species at Sather Lake

Largemouth bass

Bluegill

Greengill hybrid

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Sather Lake fishing reports

Bluegill

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

9 in · 1 lb

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sather Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Sather 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.

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination)

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit10

Additional information

Possession limit = 20 bluegill No size limit.

Edibility

Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill

Synonyms

Lepomis macrochirus

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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FAQ about Sather Lake fishing

📍 Where is Sather Lake located?

Sather Lake is a lake located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:

47°40′8.7″N 103°48′6″W

🎣 Where on Sather Lake is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Sather 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.

🐟 What species are in Sather Lake?

The most common species in Sather Lake are:

Largemouth bass - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Greengill hybrid - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Sather Lake fishing reports?

The latest Sather Lake fishing reports are:

@graicenroberts reported a nice Bluegill.
@graicenroberts reported a nice Bluegill.
@graicenroberts reported a nice Bluegill.
@graicenroberts reported a nice Greengill hybrid.
@Bryant-Fishing reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at Sather Lake right now?

According to fishing regulations at Sather Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sather Lake?

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Sather Lake

Top fish species at Sather Lake

Sather Lake fishing reports

General info

Location

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Sather Lake?

Fishing regulations at Sather Lake, ND

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Bluegill

Reviews of Sather Lake

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

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FAQ about Sather Lake fishing