Stutsman County · lake · 513 acres
Barnes Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Barnes Lake is a lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 12, 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
Showers
86°
70°
31 mph
35%
Fri
Overcast
85°
64°
11 mph
27%
Sat
Overcast
93°
62°
16 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 29,700 | 2700/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 40,000 | 2000/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Colby Lake1.7 mi
- West Lake2.8 mi
- Northwestern Lake3.4 mi
- Sunday Lake4.0 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Alkali Lake3.7 mi
- Meander Lake4.0 mistocked Apr 18, 2025
- Fischer Lake10.7 mi
- Little Pipestem Creek10.2 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.
Barnes Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Barnes Lake?+
Barnes Lake is stocked with Walleye in Stutsman County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 12, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Barnes Lake?+
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 Barnes Lake?+
Barnes Lake is a lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.