Largest Lakes of North Dakota

North Dakota’s largest lakes are dominated by the mighty Missouri River system — Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe, two of the biggest reservoirs in the country, plus sprawling natural Devils Lake and prairie waters like Ashtabula, Audubon and Tschida. This is legendary walleye country, with world-class walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, chinook salmon and smallmouth bass drawing anglers from across the Midwest. Expect big open water, public boat ramps, marinas and state-park campgrounds along hundreds of miles of shoreline, plus hard-water action all winter for the ice-fishing crowd. Below you’ll find in-depth guides to each of North Dakota’s major lakes and reservoirs — surface acres, depth, fish species, boat access, camping and the seasons that fish best.