Lakes / North Dakota / Lake Richard
Lake Richard, North Dakota
455 acres
Surface Area
8 ft
Average Depth
3.7 mi
Shoreline
1,579 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - North Dakota
47.85 degrees N, 100.36 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.
How Lake Richard Stacks Up
- About 51 miles from Minot, as the crow flies.
- 2 fish species on the NDGF list for this lake.
Fish Species
Yellow PerchWalleye
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID144411532
CountySheridan
Coordinates47.8463, -100.3642
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 144411532); USGS EPQS. Verified October 30, 2026.