North Dakota
Walleye in North Dakota
Walleye are on record in 95 North Dakota waters, with 302 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in June.

When does North Dakota stock walleye?
Waters holding walleye
- Lake Sakakawea34×
- Lake Ashtabula15×
- Stump Lake9×
- Lake Darling8×
- Twin Lakes7×
- Horsehead Lake6×
- Moon Lake6×
- Alkaline Lake6×
- Rice Lake6×
- Audubon Lake5×
- Dry Lake5×
- Lake Tewaukon5×
- Jamestown Reservoir5×
- Stink Lake5×
- Devils Lake5×
- Spiritwood Lake4×
- Crystal Springs4×
- Lake LaMoure4×
- Fox Lake3×
- Big Coulee3×
- Lake Coe3×
- Buffalo Lodge Lake3×
- Carpenter Lake3×
- Fresh Lake3×
- Lake Geneva3×
- Loon Lake3×
- Metigoshe Lake3×
- Gullys Slough3×
- Horseshoe Lake3×
- Mirror Lake3×
- Cottonwood Lake2×
- Island Lake2×
- Kee Lake2×
- Strawberry Lake2×
- Brush Lake2×
- Clear Lake2×
- Goose Lake2×
- Heckers Lake2×
- Lake Brekken2×
- Lake Holmes2×
55 more on the North Dakota map.
Freshest walleye stockings
- Horsehead LakeJun 25, 2026
- Horsehead LakeJun 25, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 24, 2026
- Stump LakeJun 23, 2026
- Lake DarlingJun 23, 2026
- Stump LakeJun 23, 2026
- Stump LakeJun 23, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 19, 2026
- Lake SakakaweaJun 19, 2026
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Walleye in North Dakota — FAQ
Where can I catch walleye in North Dakota?+
Walleye are on record in 95 North Dakota waters, including Lake Sakakawea, Lake Ashtabula, Stump Lake. The full list is on this page.
When does North Dakota stock walleye?+
North Dakota stocks walleye most heavily in June, going by 302 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for walleye in North Dakota?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.