Turtle Mountains · Bottineau County
Lake Metigoshe
Lake Metigoshe sits in the aspen-and-oak hills of the Turtle Mountains on the Canadian border, about 14 miles from Bottineau. At roughly 1,540 acres with 28 miles of cabin-lined shoreline, it is a completely different world from the big prairie reservoirs: sheltered, warm, and social.
This is the Minot area’s family lake — swimming, tubing, pontoon cruising, and a cabin culture that goes back generations. If your picture of boating is kids on a tube and dinner on the water, Metigoshe is your lake.
The Fishing
Metigoshe is one of the region’s few genuinely good panfish and bass lakes — bluegill, black crappie, and largemouth bass alongside the usual walleye, pike, and perch. The shallow, weedy bays that make it a great swimming lake also make it a great place to put kids on fish.
The Right Boat for Lake Metigoshe
- Bennington or Flamingo pontoon — the Metigoshe archetype. Shop pontoons →
- Yamaha WaveRunner — protected-bay playground. Shop WaveRunners →
- A compact Lund for the multi-species angler. Shop fishing boats →
Boat shopping for Lake Metigoshe? Visit Vallely Sport & Marine — Minot or call (701) 578-3946. We handle delivery, service, winterization, and storage across the region.
