Prairie Pothole
Prairie Pothole is a lake in North Dakota. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (13 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp and Channel Catfish.
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) is an expansive area of the northern Great Plains that contains thousands of shallow wetlands known as potholes. These potholes are the result of glacier activity in the Wisconsin glaciation, which ended about 10,000 years ago. The decaying ice sheet left behind depressions formed by the uneven deposition of till as buried ice blocks melted in ground moraines. These depressions are called potholes, glacial potholes, kettles, or kettle lakes. They fill with water in the spring, creating wetlands, which range in duration from temporary to semi-permanent. The region covers an area of about 800,000 sq. km and expands across three Canadian provinces and five U.S. states. The hydrology of the wetlands is variable, which results in long term productivity and biodiversity. The PPR is a prime spot during breeding and nesting season for millions of migrating waterfowl.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Prairie Pothole?
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Prairie Pothole?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Prairie Pothole?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Prairie Pothole right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 44%.