Lake Tobiason (North Tobiason Lake) is a 53-acre fishing lake in Steele County near Hatton, in eastern North Dakota. Small but varied, it holds everything from pike and walleye to crappie, bluegill and bass. This guide is part of our growing North Dakota Lakes Database.
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Lake Tobiason at a glance
- Location: Steele County, about 8 miles west of Hatton, eastern North Dakota
- Size: about 53 acres, roughly 14 ft at its deepest (average ~8 ft)
- Top fish: northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and bullhead
Fishing Lake Tobiason
For its modest size, Lake Tobiason offers a surprising variety: northern pike, yellow perch, walleye, black and white crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass and bullhead. Recent surveys show decent perch (mostly around 7 inches, some to 10) with lighter pike numbers — a versatile little lake for a relaxed day on the water.
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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