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Wakesurf Spot · North Dakota

J. Clark Salyer Pool 357

A 5,001-acre reservoir in Bottineau County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

Reviewed by WakeSurfSpots Editorial Team · Updated

J. Clark Salyer Pool 357 sits in Bottineau County, North Dakota that covers about 5,001 acres. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.

No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.

J. Clark Salyer Pool 357 appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the North Dakota rules and the local ordinance first.

Source: North Dakota Game and Fish. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

J. Clark Salyer Pool 357 is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.

J. Clark Salyer Pool 357 covers roughly 5,001 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. North Dakota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the North Dakota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. North Dakota: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.