North Dakota /

Lake Metigoshe

Lake in North Dakota · 1,811 acres · near Bottineau

Lake Metigoshe has 3 boat ramps listed as public.

Curly-leaf pondweed

North Dakota Game and Fish has found curly-leaf pondweed (found 2021) in this water. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

North Dakota Game and Fish · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2019, 2025 and 2026.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Depth contours in feet from North Dakota Game and Fish (fieldwork 2020); deepest point about 23 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.

Launches

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Lake Metigoshe talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.