Lake Overview:
Upper Missouri River
1,848.0 msl
Directions:
Missouri River from Williston to Montana state line
Primarily a spring and fall fishery for sauger and walleye. Fishing success largely driven by water clarity. Channel catfish abundant. Many other species present.
Sport Fish:
Northern Pike, Walleye, Sauger, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Paddlefish, Burbot (Ling), Goldeye, Bigmouth Buffalo, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Smallmouth Buffalo
No Stocking Data Available
Lake Access Sites:
Confluence Area (Williams County)
1.5 miles south of Buford on ND Highway 1804 (Paved access road, developed and primitive camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles)
Original Main Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp : Major siltation issues - usability is dependent on river flows
New East Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp
Managed By: WILLIAMS COUNTY WRD Contact: Beth Innis Phone: 701-577-4500
Lewis And Clark Bridge (McKenzie County)
4 miles west of Williston on U.S. Highway 2, 3 miles south on U.S Highway 85, on south side of Missouri River, and east side of U.S. Highway 85 (Paved access road, security lights, picnic shelter)
Main Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp
Managed By: ND Game and Fish Contact: Bob Frohlich Phone: 701-328-6346