Grass Lake is a small prairie lake in Richland County near Lidgerwood, in southeastern North Dakota — a productive little water for pike, perch and crappie. This guide is part of our growing North Dakota Lakes Database.
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Grass Lake at a glance
- Location: Richland County, northwest of Lidgerwood, southeastern North Dakota
- Top fish: northern pike, yellow perch and crappie
- Setting: a shallow prairie lake, quiet and uncrowded
Fishing Grass Lake
Grass Lake has a reputation for abundant northern pike, perch and crappie — a nice variety for a small prairie water. Black crappie in particular make it a fun local stop. Fishing quality shifts with water levels and winters, so check the latest reports before you go.
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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