Guide To Fishing At Lake Ashtabula

AKA: Ashtabula Reservoir

There are seven boat launch ramps on Lake Ashtabula, providing access areas for boating and fishing.This 5,400-acre lake in the east-central part of the state is loaded with smallmouth bass, perch walleye, white bass and northern pike.

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

Big smallmouth, giant walleye and fat perch get most of the attention here, but don't overlook the other species as they can provide consistent catches. Current is always a factor when fishing this river lake. Visitors arriving for boating or fishing can enjoy over seventy miles of shoreline. Many trails around the lake, as well as areas around the landings, offer access to anglers wishing to fish from the bank.

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, white bass, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Ashtabula in North Dakota.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Ashtabula

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Ashtabula Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES - 8
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Hungry Pelican
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
701 490-3735

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Ashtabula Crossing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the west end of the 118th Avenue SE Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.

East Ashtabula Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, at the east end of the 118th Avenue SE Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Eggerts Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off 22nd Street SE, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Karnack Bridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off 10th Street SE, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Katie Olson Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Katie Olson Landing, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Mel Reiman Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off River Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sibley Crossing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, at the west end of the State Route 26 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sundstrom's Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Sunset Place, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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