Fishing in
Benson County
Benson County, North Dakota has 41 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
38 waters
Waters in Benson County
- Free Peoples Lakelake2× stocked
- Wood Lakelake2× stocked
- Cranberry Lakelake2,304 ac
- Mud Lakelake1,681 ac
- Lake Ibsenlake1,082 ac
- Spring Lakelake888 ac
- Silver Lakelake563 ac
- Twin Lakeslake522 ac
- Horseshoe Lakelake507 ac
- Long Lakelake413 ac
- Shin Bone Lakelake397 ac
- Broken Bone Lakelake382 ac
- Legreid Lakelake295 ac
- Long Lakelake273 ac
- Sheep Lakelake239 ac
- Fish Lakelake226 ac
- Elbow Lakelake180 ac
- Lake Murielake165 ac
- Sand Lakelake162 ac
- Twin Lakeslake162 ac
- Stony Lakelake122 ac
- Mallard Lakelake93 ac
- Lake Seventeenlake91 ac
- Lake Yrilake87 ac
- O'Connell Lakelake76 ac
- Roberts Lakelake51 ac
- Mallard Lakelake45 ac
- Mud Lakelake21 ac
- Square Lakelake21 ac
- Court Lakelake16 ac
11 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye2 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
Latest stockings
- Free Peoples LakeWalleyeJun 16, 2026
- Free Peoples LakeWalleyeJun 24, 2025
- Wood LakeWalleyeJun 24, 2025
- Wood LakeMuskellungeOct 18, 2024
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Benson County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Benson County, North Dakota?+
Benson County has 41 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Benson County?+
Waters in Benson County hold walleye and muskellunge. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Benson County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.