Heart Butte Reservoir – Lake Tschida Fishing
January 31, 2009 by admin
Location: Fifteen miles south of Glen Ullin North Dakota
Species: crappie, walleye, catfish, perch, white bass, pike, bluegill, large and smallmouth bass
REPORT:
Image by the USGS
Lake Tschida (Heart Butte Reservoir) is located in southwestern North Dakota approximately 15 miles south of Glen Ullin. The lake was created in 1949 when Heart Butte Dam on the Heart River was completed. The dam and reservoir are managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for downstream flood control and irrigation. Recreation areas around the lake offer fishing, boating, camping, and swimming.
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES:
There are 10 boat ramps on the lake and 7 campgrounds, which offer a lot of opportunities. The most popular fishing methods are crankbaits, jigs, and spinners. Look shallow early and late in the year, as more fishing is done on the west end. As the water temperatures rise, you’ll find more fish closer to the channel in deep water, which is found on the east side towards the dam. Historically, it has been known for smaller fish but those who fish it year-round will tell a different story.
If you’re interested in more information, check out our Lake Tschida Fishing Reports.
RECENT LAKE NEWS – A fishing pier designed for wheel chair accessibility has been installed at the Heart Butte Scout Reservation along the south shoreline of Lake Tschida. The pier is supported by a cement parking pad and walkway that allows wheelchair access.
LAKE ACCESS INFORMATION
- The reservoir has a surface area of 6,576 acres.
- Six primitive campgrounds with wells and vault toilets are available.
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
- Bait, food, camping supplies, and gas concessions open Memorial day through Labor Day.Use of boats, canoes, etc on the refuge between Oct 1 and April 30
More information about services available.
Monitor Water Levels for Lake Tschida
West Side
East Side
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Click the map to access a map from the ND Game & Fish Dept.
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Stocking Report (ND Game & Fish Dept.)
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