McKenzie County · reservoir · 24 acres
Arnegard Dam
Stocked 5× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Arnegard Dam is a reservoir in McKenzie County, North Dakota, stocked with Bluegill and Channel Catfish — most recently on May 18, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota Game and Fish Department; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
90°
59°
12 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
99°
67°
11 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
99°
79°
18 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 18 | Bluegill | 252 | 6/lb | |
| Apr 25 | Channel Catfish | 75 | 0.3/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 12 | Bluegill | 350 | 5/lb | |
| May 2 | Bluegill | 265 | 5/lb | |
| Apr 15 | Channel Catfish | 248 | 0.5/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Lake Pechek0.2 mi
- Camp Creek9.1 mi
- Timber Creek11.6 mi
- Spring Creek9.2 mi
- Willow Creek14.0 mi
- Cedar Creek15.2 mi
- Plum Creek15.5 mi
- Stock Dam P10 A1 Reservoir14.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Arnegard Dam fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Arnegard Dam?+
Arnegard Dam is stocked with Bluegill and Channel Catfish in McKenzie County, North Dakota, most recently on May 18, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Arnegard Dam get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Arnegard Dam peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Arnegard Dam?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Arnegard Dam?+
Arnegard Dam is a reservoir in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.