Guide To Fishing At Lake Audubon

AKA: Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

Immediately east of highway US 83 lies Lake Audubon, a 25,000-acre lake in the west-central part of the state, at Coleharbor. The sprawling shores and multitude of islands create over 150 miles of shoreline for anglers and sightseers to explore.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

This massive waterway is a fun fishing destination and is loaded with fish. Species thriving here include bass, walleye, perch, musky and pike, all of which can be caught ice fishing in winter and conventional fishing in spring, summer and fall. The most popular species are smallmouth bass and walleye. There are five boat launch ramps/landings in the northern quadrant of the lake. A campground, RV hookups, lodging and restaurants are all handy at the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike at Lake Audubon in North Dakota.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Audubon

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Audubon Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES - 5
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Cabin Sites Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off 30th Street SW, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lane Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off 29th Avenue NW, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

North Arm Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, at the north end of the County Road 8 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Three Mile Corner Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off 15th Street NW, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Turtle Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off 15th Street NW, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

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