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Dry Lake (McIntosh)

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species at Dry Lake (McIntosh)

Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
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Northern pike

40 in · 12 lb 8 oz

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Northern pike

35 in · 12 lb 2 oz

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General info

Dry Lake (McIntosh) is a lake located in McIntosh County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Walleye.

Location

46°04′37.2″N 99°25′39.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Dry Lake (McIntosh), 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 April 22nd, 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

46°04′37.2″N 99°25′39.6″W
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FAQ about Dry Lake (McIntosh) fishing

Dry Lake (McIntosh) is a lake located in McIntosh County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°04′37.2″N 99°25′39.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Dry Lake (McIntosh) 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 Dry Lake (McIntosh) are:
  • Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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