Fishing in
Richland County
Richland County, North Dakota has 34 named fishable waters, 8 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
22 waters
Waters in Richland County
- Elm Lakelake6× stocked
- Lake Elsielake5× stocked
- Moran Lakelake5× stocked
- Gullys Sloughlake3× stocked
- Horseshoe Lakelake3× stocked
- Mooreton Pondreservoir3× stocked
- Lueck Lakelake2× stocked
- Wahl Lakelake2× stocked
- Swan Lakelake919 ac
- Grass Lakelake668 ac
- Silver Lakelake516 ac
- Bisek Lakelake496 ac
- Stacks Sloughlake449 ac
- Grass Lakelake347 ac
- Kreiser Lakelake321 ac
- Willard Lakelake316 ac
- Round Lakelake15 ac
- Frying Pan Lakelake3 ac
- Mirror Poolreservoir2 ac
- Antelope Creekstream
- County Ditch Number 1canal
- County Ditch Number 26canal
- County Ditch Number 3canal
- County Ditch Number 30canal
- County Ditch Number 34canal
- County Ditch Number 35canal
- County Ditch Number 55canal
- County Ditch Number 58canal
- Drain Number 39canal
- Elk Creekstream
4 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Walleye6 waters
- Bluegill3 waters
- Yellow Perch3 waters
- Crappie2 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
- Cutthroat Trout1 waters
- Black Crappie1 waters
- Rainbow Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Elm LakeWalleyeJun 11, 2026
- Horseshoe LakeWalleyeJun 11, 2026
- Lueck LakeWalleyeJun 11, 2026
- Wahl LakeWalleyeJun 11, 2026
- Gullys SloughWalleyeJun 11, 2026
- Lake ElsieWalleyeJun 8, 2026
- Mooreton PondRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
- Lake ElsieBluegillApr 30, 2026
- Lake ElsieYellow PerchApr 30, 2026
- Lake ElsieCrappieApr 30, 2026
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Richland County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Richland County, North Dakota?+
Richland County has 34 named fishable waters, 8 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Richland County?+
Waters in Richland County hold walleye, bluegill, yellow perch and crappie. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Richland County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.