Fishing in
McLean County
McLean County, North Dakota has 75 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
53 waters
Waters in McLean County
- Audubon Lakereservoir7× stocked
- Strawberry Lakereservoir4× stocked
- Brush Lakelake2× stocked
- Lake Brekkenlake2× stocked
- Lake Holmeslake2× stocked
- Painted Woods Creekstream2× stocked
- Lake Nettielake1× stocked
- Turtle Lakelake955 ac
- Lake Williamslake819 ac
- Crooked Lakelake604 ac
- Weller Sloughlake574 ac
- Peterson Lakelake504 ac
- Blue Lakelake486 ac
- Pelican Lakelake355 ac
- Bartons Lakelake323 ac
- Crooked Lakelake302 ac
- Lake Ordwaylake289 ac
- Long Lakelake211 ac
- Shallow Alkali Lakelake207 ac
- Pelican Lakelake205 ac
- Nygaard Sloughlake198 ac
- Mud Lakelake191 ac
- Postel Lakelake170 ac
- Painted Woods Lakelake146 ac
- Nelson Lakelake143 ac
- Lake Margaretreservoir114 ac
- Shallow Lakelake102 ac
- England Lakelake100 ac
- Coal Lakelake99 ac
- Minehan Sloughlake98 ac
45 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye6 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
- Tiger Muskie1 waters
Latest stockings
- Strawberry LakeWalleyeJun 18, 2026
- Audubon LakeWalleyeJun 18, 2026
- Audubon LakeWalleyeJun 18, 2026
- Painted Woods CreekWalleyeJun 17, 2026
- Lake BrekkenWalleyeJun 17, 2026
- Lake HolmesWalleyeJun 17, 2026
- Brush LakeWalleyeJun 17, 2026
- Audubon LakeWalleyeJun 17, 2026
- Lake NettieNorthern PikeMay 26, 2026
- Strawberry LakeRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
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McLean County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in McLean County, North Dakota?+
McLean County has 75 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in McLean County?+
Waters in McLean County hold walleye, northern pike, rainbow trout and tiger muskie. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in McLean County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.

