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Lake Josephine

Kidder County, North Dakota

The North Dakota Game and Fish contour map lists Lake Josephine at 853 acres with a maximum depth of 20.6 feet in Kidder County. The department lists walleye, yellow perch and a few northern pike.

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area853 acres
Max depth20 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Listed by ND Game and Fish

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Listed by ND Game and Fish

Northern Pike●○○○○

A few, per ND Game and Fish

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Fishing pierPublic
    Fishing pier listed by ND Game and FishDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Josephine are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Maximum depth is only about 20 ft, so fish structure and weed edges.
  • Walleye and perch are the main targets.
  • Check North Dakota regulations for lake-specific rules.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.