Fishing in
Grand Forks County
Grand Forks County, North Dakota has 34 named fishable waters, 3 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
20 waters
Waters in Grand Forks County
- Turtle Riverstream5× stocked
- English Couleestream1× stocked
- Fordville Damreservoir1× stocked
- Grand Forks Sewage Disposal Pondsreservoir588 ac
- Stewart Lakelake166 ac
- Lunby Lakelake154 ac
- Smith Lakeslake58 ac
- Little Goose Lakereservoir31 ac
- Kellys Slough Reservoirreservoir13 ac
- Cole Creekstream
- County Ditch Number 11canal
- County Ditch Number 12canal
- County Ditch Number 13canal
- County Ditch Number 19canal
- County Ditch Number 3canal
- County Ditch Number 32canal
- Drain Number 10canal
- Drain Number 27canal
- Drain Number 28canal
- Drain Number 4canal
- Elm Couleestream
- Fresh Water Couleestream
- Hazen Brookstream
- Kelly Sloughstream
- Little Goose Riverstream
- North Branch Turtle Riverstream
- Salt Couleestream
- Salt Water Couleestream
- South Branch Forest Riverstream
- South Branch Turtle Riverstream
4 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Northern Pike1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- English CouleeLargemouth BassJun 4, 2026
- Fordville DamNorthern PikeMay 25, 2026
- Turtle RiverRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
- Turtle RiverRainbow TroutApr 29, 2026
- Turtle RiverRainbow TroutSep 11, 2025
- Turtle RiverRainbow TroutApr 22, 2025
- Turtle RiverRainbow TroutApr 13, 2025
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Grand Forks County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Grand Forks County, North Dakota?+
Grand Forks County has 34 named fishable waters, 3 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Grand Forks County?+
Waters in Grand Forks County hold northern pike and rainbow trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Grand Forks County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.