Lake Overview:
Lake Ashtabula In Barnes County
1,267.1 msl
ANS ALERT: Zebra Mussels present.
Directions:
10 miles north of Valley City
Walleye, pike and smallmouth bass abundant. Good number of larger fish. Moderate number of perch. Occasional crappie, white bass and bluegill. Muskellunge present. ANS alert- zebra mussels present.
Sport Fish:
Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Bullhead, Pure Muskellunge, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead
Lake Access Sites:
Karnack Bridge (Barnes County)
20 miles north, 2.3 miles west, 4 miles north, 2.8 miles east of Valley City (Gravel access road)
Main Ramp: Plank Boat Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Sibley Crossing (Barnes County)
23.5 miles north of Valley City (Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, security lights, trash receptacles, concession, fishing pier)
Main Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Ashtabula Crossing (Barnes County)
16.5 miles north of Valley City (Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles, concession, rv dump station, fishing pier)
West Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp: Usable
East Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Katie Olson (Barnes County)
14.5 miles north on River Road, 3 miles east of Valley City (Gravel access road, security lights)
Main Ramp: Poured & Plank Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Eggerts Landing (Barnes County)
12 miles north, .4 miles west of Valley City (Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, security lights, trash receptacles, concession, rv dump station, fishing pier)
Main Ramp: Poured Concrete Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Sundstroms Landing (Barnes County)
9 miles north, 2 miles west, 1 miles north of Valley City (Gravel access road, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles, fishing pier)
Main Ramp: Poured & Plank Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Mel Reiman Area (Barnes County)
11 miles north on River Road of Valley City (Paved access road, fish cleaning facility, developed and primitive camping, security lights, picnic shelter, trash receptacles, concession, rv dump station)
Main Ramp: Poured & Plank Ramp: Usable
Managed By: US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Chris Botz Phone: 651-290-5598
Cleaning Stations:
Fish Cleaning Station (Sibley Crossing) - Handicap Accessible: Yes - Assistance Required
Fish Cleaning Station (Ashtabula Crossing)
Fish Cleaning Station (Eggerts Landing) - Handicap Accessible: Yes - Assistance Required
Fish Cleaning Station (Mel Reiman Area) - Handicap Accessible: Yes - Assistance Required
Piers:
Floating Fishing Pier (Sibley Crossing) - Handicap Accessible: Yes - Assistance Required
Floating Fishing Pier (Ashtabula Crossing) - Handicap Accessible: Yes - Assistance Required
Floating Fishing Pier (Eggerts Landing) - Handicap Accessible: Yes - Assistance Required
Floating Fishing Pier (Sundstroms Landing) - Handicap Accessible: Yes
Shore Fishing Access:
Multiple shore fishing locations around the reservoir. Parking and walking access near boat ramps. Fishing piers.