Fishing in
McKenzie County
McKenzie County, North Dakota has 108 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
83 waters
Waters in McKenzie County
- Arnegard Damreservoir5× stocked
- Demicks Lakelake1,068 ac
- Nohly Lakelake43 ac
- Sather Lakereservoir37 ac
- Alkali Creekstream
- Antelope Creekstream
- Antelope Creekstream
- Appel Creekstream
- Bartall Creekstream
- Bay Creekstream
- Bear Creekstream
- Bear Den Baybay
- Bear Den Creekstream
- Beaver Creekstream
- Beicegel Creekstream
- Bennett Creekstream
- Bowline Creekstream
- Briar Creekstream
- Bridger Creekstream
- Bummer Creekstream
- Burning Mine Creekstream
- Burnt Creekstream
- Camp Creekstream
- Cedar Creekstream
- Charbonneau Creekstream
- Charlie Bob Creekstream
- Cheney Creekstream
- Cherry Creekstream
- Chicken Creekstream
- Chris Creekstream
78 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Bluegill1 waters
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
- Arnegard DamBluegillMay 18, 2026
- Arnegard DamChannel CatfishApr 25, 2026
- Arnegard DamBluegillMay 12, 2025
- Arnegard DamBluegillMay 2, 2025
- Arnegard DamChannel CatfishApr 15, 2025
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McKenzie County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in McKenzie County, North Dakota?+
McKenzie County has 108 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in McKenzie County?+
Waters in McKenzie County hold bluegill and channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in McKenzie County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.

