North Dakota
Northern Pike in North Dakota
Northern Pike are on record in 30 North Dakota waters, with 43 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May.
When does North Dakota stock northern pike?
Waters holding northern pike
- Lake Sakakawea5×
- Silver Creek2×
- Lake Helen2×
- Sibley Lake2×
- Wilson Dam2×
- Sunday Lake2×
- Jamestown Reservoir2×
- Lake Ilo2×
- Goose Lake2×
- Pheasant Lake2×
- Coal Mine Lake1×
- Lake Nettie1×
- Battle Lake1×
- Fordville Dam1×
- McVille Coulee1×
- North Golden Lake1×
- Sanborn Lake1×
- Cottonwood Lake1×
- Lake George1×
- Pelican Lake1×
- Braddock Dam1×
- Cherry Lake1×
- Clear Lake1×
- Juanita Lake1×
- Lake Isabel1×
- Baumgartner Lake1×
- Lake Hoskins1×
- Moores Lake1×
- Elm Lake1×
- Bair Lake1×
Freshest northern pike stockings
- Silver CreekMay 26, 2026
- Coal Mine LakeMay 26, 2026
- Lake NettieMay 26, 2026
- McVille CouleeMay 25, 2026
- Fordville DamMay 25, 2026
- North Golden LakeMay 25, 2026
- Sanborn LakeMay 25, 2026
- Battle LakeMay 25, 2026
- Lake GeorgeMay 23, 2026
- Cottonwood LakeMay 23, 2026
- Pelican LakeMay 23, 2026
- Sibley LakeMay 22, 2026
- Lake HelenMay 22, 2026
- Juanita LakeMay 22, 2026
- Cherry LakeMay 22, 2026
- Lake IsabelMay 22, 2026
- Braddock DamMay 22, 2026
- Clear LakeMay 22, 2026
- Wilson DamMay 22, 2026
- Lake HelenMay 22, 2026
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Northern Pike in North Dakota — FAQ
Where can I catch northern pike in North Dakota?+
Northern Pike are on record in 30 North Dakota waters, including Lake Sakakawea, Silver Creek, Lake Helen. The full list is on this page.
When does North Dakota stock northern pike?+
North Dakota stocks northern pike most heavily in May, going by 43 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for northern pike in North Dakota?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.