Boundary Lake is a small prairie lake in the Turtle Mountains country north of Bottineau, in north-central North Dakota near the Canadian border. A perch and walleye water on the mend after a hard winter, it is a quiet local fishing spot. This guide is part of our growing North Dakota Lakes Database.
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Boundary Lake at a glance
- Location: north-central North Dakota, north and east of Bottineau near the Canada border
- Top fish: yellow perch, plus walleye (restocked in 2022)
- Note: a 2021-22 winterkill reduced fish numbers; the lake has since been restocked
Fishing Boundary Lake
Boundary Lake has long produced decent yellow perch, but a severe winterkill in 2021-22 knocked the fishery back. North Dakota Game and Fish restocked it with walleye fingerlings in 2022, so the lake is rebuilding. As with any shallow prairie lake, check current conditions before making the drive.
Know before you go
- License: a North Dakota fishing license is required.
- Best for: quiet prairie fishing; conditions vary year to year with water levels and winter.
- Check first: see current North Dakota Game and Fish reports before you go.
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