The state has more than 400 lakes 

 and rivers offering exciting action for walleye, northern pike, perch and other game fish with seasons for most species open year-round .

Alkaline Lake, Devils lake, Horsehead Lake, Lac Aux Morts, Lake Ashtabu, Lake Darling, Lake Oahe, Lake Sakakawea and Long Lake. The United States Geological Survey has a number of stream gages located throughout North Dakota.