Fishing in
Burke County
Burke County, North Dakota has 75 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
73 waters
Waters in Burke County
- Powers Lakelake1× stocked
- Smishek Lakelake1× stocked
- Upper Des Lacs Lakereservoir4,274 ac
- Upper Lostwood Lakelake489 ac
- Beaver Lakelake317 ac
- Thompson Lakelake294 ac
- Enget Lakelake168 ac
- Sletten Lakelake164 ac
- Christensen Sloughlake158 ac
- School Section Lakelake144 ac
- Westby Lakelake134 ac
- Helde Lakelake120 ac
- Bush Lakelake84 ac
- Shallow Lakelake72 ac
- Upper Thompson Lakelake67 ac
- Rennie Lakelake66 ac
- Elbow Lakelake62 ac
- Stacy Sloughlake59 ac
- Knudson Sloughlake59 ac
- Ward Lakelake55 ac
- Fish Lakelake55 ac
- Iverson Sloughlake54 ac
- Swensens Sloughlake52 ac
- Lagorin Sloughlake51 ac
- Eckert Lakelake44 ac
- Black Sloughlake35 ac
- Jensen Lakelake35 ac
- Smith Lakelake33 ac
- Sand Bottom Lakelake33 ac
- Island Lakelake33 ac
45 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye1 waters
- Yellow Perch1 waters
Latest stockings
- Smishek LakeWalleyeJun 20, 2025
- Powers LakeYellow PerchApr 17, 2025
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Burke County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Burke County, North Dakota?+
Burke County has 75 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Burke County?+
Waters in Burke County hold walleye and yellow perch. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Burke County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.