Top fish species at Potters Lake

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Potters Lake is a lake located in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

48°02′32.8″N 100°53′28.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Potters 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 Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5
No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination)

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

48°02′32.8″N 100°53′28.3″W
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FAQ about Potters Lake fishing

Potters Lake is a lake located in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°02′32.8″N 100°53′28.3″W
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