Lakes / North Dakota / Pudwill Lake
Pudwill Lake, North Dakota
601 acres
Surface Area
8 ft
Average Depth
12.7 mi
Shoreline
1,996 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - North Dakota
46.16 degrees N, 99.46 degrees W - McIntosh 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 Pudwill Lake Stacks Up
- About 77 miles from Bismarck, as the crow flies.
- 1 fish species on the NDGF list for this lake.
Fish Species
Northern Pike
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID147887601
CountyMcIntosh
Coordinates46.1622, -99.4609
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 147887601); USGS EPQS. Verified October 30, 2026.