Wells County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical · seasonal
Big Slough
Big Slough is a stream in Wells 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
83°
60°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
94°
63°
20 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
109°
74°
24 mph
3%
↗ 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
- North Fork Sheyenne River4.2 mi
- Legreid Lake8.8 mi
- Lake Mary10.8 mi
- Lake Seventeen12.4 mi
- Hirshkorn Lake12.6 mi
- Egg Lake9.8 mi
- Zumpf Lake9.6 mi
- Goose Lake9.6 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
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.
Big Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Slough?+
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 Big Slough?+
Big Slough is a stream in Wells County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.