Lake Ashtabula
A Sheyenne River reservoir north of Valley City, known for walleye, white bass and perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the ND Game & Fish or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Ashtabula are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Mac's Bait & TackleNearbyValley CityDirections ↗
- Bayshore Resort and MarinaNearbyLake Ashtabula, Valley CityDirections ↗
Local tips
- The dam area and tailwater hold fish in spring.
- Several recreation areas have launches.
- Good ice fishing for perch and walleye.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.