Top fish species at Lake Williams

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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General info

Lake Williams is a lake located in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

47°31′38.8″N 100°50′5.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Williams, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5
No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination) Smallmouth bass may not be taken with underwater spearfishing gear.

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

47°31′38.8″N 100°50′5.7″W
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FAQ about Lake Williams fishing

Lake Williams is a lake located in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°31′38.8″N 100°50′5.7″W
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