Lakes / North Dakota / Cherry Lake
Cherry Lake, Sheridan County, North Dakota
197 acres
Surface Area
18 ft
Max Depth
8 ft
Average Depth
4.2 mi
Shoreline
1,900 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - North Dakota
47.62 degrees N, 100.67 degrees W - Sheridan County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its North Dakota Game and Fish coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Cherry Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cherry Lake Stacks Up
- A shallow lake - typical of most North Dakota lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 51 miles from Minot, as the crow flies.
- 2 fish species on the NDGF list for this lake.
Fish Species
Yellow PerchNorthern Pike
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID132153572
CountySheridan
Coordinates47.6217, -100.6712
Deepest Natural Lakes in North Dakota
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stump Lake | Nelson | 17,681 acres | 77.1 ft |
| 2 | Devils Lake | Ramsey | 110,763 acres | 58.1 ft |
| 3 | Free Peoples Lake | Benson | 891 acres | 55.3 ft |
| 4 | Spiritwood Lake | Stutsman | 493 acres | 54.7 ft |
| 5 | Moon Lake | Barnes | 115 acres | 54.3 ft |
Largest Lakes in North Dakota
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Sakakawea | McLean | 350,520 acres | 180 ft |
| 2 | Lake Oahe | Emmons | 309,912.6 acres | 200 ft |
| 3 | Devils Lake | Ramsey | 110,763 acres | 58.1 ft |
| 4 | Stump Lake | Nelson | 17,681 acres | 77.1 ft |
| 5 | Long Lake | Burleigh | 16,934 acres | - |
Sources: North Dakota Game and Fish lake data (ID 132153572); USGS EPQS. Verified October 30, 2026.