There are many wonderful places to go fishing in North Dakota. In fact, the state is wildly popular and known for some of the best fishing spots in the country for species like walleye, perch, and northern pike. Listed below, we've compiled a list of 10 lakes that offer some of the best fishing in North Dakota. If you enjoy fishing, you'll want to give each of these lakes a try. Who knows? You might just hook a trophy!

1. Devils Lake

Devils Lake is by far the top fishing destination in the entire state. Huge walleye have been caught here consistently and seem to keep getting bigger each and every year. Now is the time to get out there and see what you can reel in. Perch, northern pike, and white bass can also be caught here. You can check out the fishing action on Devils Lake in this YouTube video from Chewy Thao Fishing:

2. Missouri River

All through the Missouri River in North Dakota are great opportunities for fishing. I recommend trying near where the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers meet if you're going to be fishing this time of year. You can catch impressive walleye here, but there's also the chance to catch an enormous, prehistoric-looking paddlefish.

3. Lake Sakakawea

Lake Sakakawea offers not only walleye, perch, and northern pike, but also a variety of other fish you might not often find elsewhere in the state, such as salmon and trout. It's a superb fishing spot for anyone who wants to just have a good day out on the water while casting out some lines.

4. Lake Audubon

This lake is great for smallmouth bass fishing as well as perch and walleye. It's not only a perfect spot for fishing, but also a beautiful spot in general. Grab some rods and check it out sometime.

5. Lake Oahe

Lake Oahe extends from South Dakota all the way into south central North Dakota. It has prime opportunities for catching walleye, northern pike, catfish, and white bass. There's plenty of lake to enjoy and plenty of fish to catch here, and it's definitely a spot you should visit.

6. Lake Metigoshe

This gorgeous lake isn't only eye catching, but it's also full of fish catching. It has some of the cleanest natural water in the state and also offers plenty of opportunities to catch walleye, perch, bluegills, and northern pike. Even if you aren't much of a fisherman, this lake is worth visiting for its beauty alone.

7. Heart Butte Reservoir (Lake Tschida)

This reservoir creates a great fishing area to find fish like walleye, smallmouth bass, tiger muskies, perch, and northern pike. There are plenty of places around the lake to camp and put your boat in, so it would make a great weekend trip for some awesome fishing.

8. Nelson Lake

Nelson Lake is a great place if you are looking for bass fishing. There are both largemouth and smallmouth bass here, along with northern pike and crappies. You're sure to get some bites here.

9. Red River

The beautiful Red River provides a great place for some awesome North Dakota fishing. Huge catfish lurk in these waters, as well as impressively sized walleye and northern pike. If you haven't tried fishing on the Red River yet, you definitely need to.

10. Jamestown Reservoir

This reservoir created by the Pipestem Dam is full of fish like crappie, perch, walleye, and northern pike. There are a ton of opportunities for some fun activities on the water other than fishing and boating, so everyone can have a good time here. This would be a great place to stop and have an awesome day outdoors while getting some good catches.

You can find lodging near many of these lakes - including fishing resorts - on Expedia.com. Have you ever fished from any of these 10 North Dakota lakes? If so, please share your fishing experience(s) with us in the comments below. Let us know where you think the best fishing in North Dakota can be found!