Take a summer day trip to the crystal blue waters of this amazing North Dakota lake and you won’t be sorry. The beauty of the water and the landscape around it is almost overwhelming, and it has great fishing and fun outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone. You’ll definitely love this place if you love being lakeside!
Take a drive out to Lake Audubon and discover one of the most beautiful lakes in North Dakota. It is located near Coleharbor, North Dakota and is huge!
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In the summer, the prairie surrounding it becomes lush and green and the water is deep blue and clear.
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Some people have reported being able to see the bottom in over 15 feet depths. It’s clear enough to see the fish swimming underneath the surface and boulders deep below. And speaking of fish, Lake Audubon has fantastic fishing - so don’t forget to bring a fishing pole when you visit!
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Along with fish, part of Lake Audubon is a protected national wildlife refuge with thousands of birds that come through and live here each year. Over 245 species of birds have been documented here with everything from ducks and geese in the water to pheasants and grouse in the surrounding fields.
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Lake Audubon is also a place where you can easily spot deer and other mammals. From the gorgeous crystal waters to the many things you can see in the surroundings, it doesn’t get much better than a day trip to Lake Audubon.
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You can find more information on the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge by following this link. Please keep in mind that the wildlife refuge doesn’t allow boats or similar on the water, but the parts of the lake that aren’t part of the refuge do – there are multiple boat ramps around it. Here is a helpful map to see where you can and cannot boat and where the wildlife refuge is.
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What is the clearest lake in North Dakota you’ve ever been to? This state has many pretty great bodies of water beyond lakes, including some awesome rivers.
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