Fishing in
Wells County
Wells County, North Dakota has 14 named fishable waters, 2 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
14 waters
Waters in Wells County
- Goose Lakelake4× stocked
- Silver Lakelake2× stocked
- Egg Lakelake174 ac
- Hirshkorn Lakelake148 ac
- Cottonwood Lakelake131 ac
- Lake Ontariolake108 ac
- Norway Lakelake92 ac
- Goose Lakelake57 ac
- Duck Lakelake53 ac
- Crystal Lakelake41 ac
- Zumpf Lakelake39 ac
- Sorenson Lakelake39 ac
- Lake Hiawathareservoir36 ac
- Big Sloughstream
What you'll catch here
- Walleye2 waters
- Northern Pike1 waters
Latest stockings
- Goose LakeWalleyeJun 17, 2026
- Silver LakeWalleyeJun 12, 2026
- Goose LakeWalleyeJun 24, 2025
- Goose LakeNorthern PikeMay 22, 2025
- Goose LakeNorthern PikeMay 22, 2025
- Silver LakeWalleyeMay 21, 2025
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Wells County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Wells County, North Dakota?+
Wells County has 14 named fishable waters, 2 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Wells County?+
Waters in Wells County hold walleye and northern pike. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Wells County?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.