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McLeod Lake

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North Dakota, United States

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

24 in · 3 lb

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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General info

McLeod Lake is a lake located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

48°20′16.8″N 103°10′24.7″W
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Fishing regulations at McLeod 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 6th, 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°20′16.8″N 103°10′24.7″W
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FAQ about McLeod Lake fishing

McLeod Lake is a lake located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°20′16.8″N 103°10′24.7″W
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