Terry's Guide Service

Lake Audubon is part of the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. 

History
On May 25, 1956, Snake Creek NWR was established after construction of Garrison Dam was completed across the Missouri River. This 2.5 mile long dam created a huge reservoir named Lake Sakakawea, which is 368,000 acres in size. Snake Creek NWR replaced some of the important wildlife habitat that was lost when Lake Sakakawea was filled. In 1967, Snake Creek NWR was renamed Audubon NWR to honor John James Audubon, one of the great naturalists and wildlife painters of the 19th century. Audubon spent the summer of 1843 near this area collecting bird specimens and painting pictures of northern plains wildlife. 

Purpose
Audubon NWR provides food, water, shelter, and space for a variety of wildlife species. Refuge managers focus their efforts on managing the land to meet the needs of waterfowl and other migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, and resident wildlife. 

Fishing
We have many excellent fishing opportunities on Lake Audubon. Walleye and Small Mouth Bass are the main targeted fish on this lake. This lake, just across Highway 83 from Lake Sakakawea has different structure and techniques used to catch fish.