McLean County · lake · 323 acres
Bartons Lake
Bartons Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
84°
55°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
99°
66°
17 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
104°
75°
19 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Douglas Lake1.9 mi
- Rush Lake3.0 mi
- Nelson and Carlson Lakes3.9 mi
- Shallow Alkali Lake5.8 mi
- Lake Vernon8.8 mi
- Shallow Lake7.6 mi
- Tangedahl Lake9.8 mi
- Rice Lake11.0 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.
Bartons Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bartons 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 Bartons Lake?+
Bartons Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.