Fishing in
Nelson County
Nelson County, North Dakota has 39 named fishable waters, 4 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
37 waters
Waters in Nelson County
- Stump Lakelake9× stocked
- McVille Couleestream2× stocked
- Silver Creekstream2× stocked
- Lake Larettalake1× stocked
- Swan Lakelake2,999 ac
- McHugh Sloughlake1,708 ac
- Johnson Lakelake564 ac
- Twin Lakeslake412 ac
- Rugh Lakelake361 ac
- Olsen Sloughlake355 ac
- Jones Lakelake315 ac
- Dahl Sloughlake250 ac
- Rose Lakelake245 ac
- Omild Sloughlake234 ac
- Berkland Sloughlake211 ac
- Lake Pickardlake140 ac
- Bitter Lakelake118 ac
- Horseshoe Lakelake117 ac
- Mannie Lakelake115 ac
- Horseshoe Lakelake82 ac
- Stella Lakelake82 ac
- Rose Lakereservoir81 ac
- Lambs Lakereservoir78 ac
- Deer Lakelake77 ac
- Matson Sloughlake59 ac
- Twin Lakeslake56 ac
- Ottofy Lakelake50 ac
- Fiske Lakelake47 ac
- Hillesland Lakelake41 ac
- Harrison Lakelake40 ac
9 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye3 waters
- Northern Pike2 waters
Latest stockings
- Stump LakeWalleyeJun 23, 2026
- Stump LakeWalleyeJun 23, 2026
- Stump LakeWalleyeJun 23, 2026
- Stump LakeWalleyeJun 16, 2026
- Stump LakeWalleyeJun 16, 2026
- Silver CreekNorthern PikeMay 26, 2026
- McVille CouleeNorthern PikeMay 25, 2026
- Silver CreekNorthern PikeApr 17, 2026
- Lake LarettaWalleyeJun 24, 2025
- McVille CouleeWalleyeJun 24, 2025
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Nelson County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Nelson County, North Dakota?+
Nelson County has 39 named fishable waters, 4 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Nelson County?+
Waters in Nelson County hold walleye and northern pike. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Nelson County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.