Alkali Lake (Stutsman)

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Dakota, United States

11 catches

Logged catches

Top fish species at Alkali Lake (Stutsman)

Walleye

Zander

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Fishing regulations at Alkali Lake (Stutsman), ND

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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

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Walleye

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

Possession limit = 10 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. In Red and Bois de Sioux rivers up to the first vehicular bridge or crossing on any of their tributaries combined bag limit and possession limit is reduced to 3 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. Minimum size of 14-inches applies to Walleye and Sauger caught from Lake Elsie (Richland Co.), Buffalo Lake (Sargent Co) and including connected waters north to Sargent Co. Rd. 1, and Jameston and Pipestem reservoirs (Stutsman Co.) and upstream to and including the first bridge crossing.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Sander vitreus

Season open: year-round

Zander

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

Aggregate limit5

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

Additional information

In Spiritwood and Alkali Lakes (Stutsman Co.), Zander are included in the bag limit (n=5) and possession limit (n=10) for walleye, sauger, saugeye, or Zander in any combination Elsewhere in North Dakota, there is no bag limit or possession limit for Zander. No size limit.

Edibility

Very good!

Synonyms

Pike perch, Sander lucioperca

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Alkali Lake (Stutsman) fishing

📍 Where is Alkali Lake (Stutsman) located?

Alkali Lake (Stutsman) is a lake located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:

47°02′41.9″N 98°33′37.1″W

🎣 Where on Alkali Lake (Stutsman) is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Alkali Lake (Stutsman) 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 Alkali Lake (Stutsman)?

The most common species in Alkali Lake (Stutsman) are:

Walleye - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
Zander - 2 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Alkali Lake (Stutsman) fishing reports?

The latest Alkali Lake (Stutsman) fishing reports are:

@jbahr1609 reported a nice Zander.
@cadenlanwe reported a nice Walleye.
@MJB6363 reported a nice Zander.

🗓️ What species are in season at Alkali Lake (Stutsman) right now?

According to fishing regulations at Alkali Lake (Stutsman), some of the species in season this November 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 Alkali Lake (Stutsman)?

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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Alkali Lake (Stutsman)

Top fish species at Alkali Lake (Stutsman)