Top fish species at Lake Zahl

Northern pike
Northern pike
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Northern pike

26 in · 9 lb

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General info

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

Location

48°33′25.5″N 103°40′18″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Zahl, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

48°33′25.5″N 103°40′18″W
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FAQ about Lake Zahl fishing

Lake Zahl is a lake located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°33′25.5″N 103°40′18″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake Zahl 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 Lake Zahl are:
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