McLean County · lake · 71 acres · seasonal
Billows Lake
Billows 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°
58°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
89°
61°
15 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
110°
76°
24 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
- Lake Margaret0.7 mi
- Lake Holmes1.2 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Lake Williams1.7 mi
- Lake Brekken1.9 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Nelson Lake2.9 mi
- Peterson Lake2.8 mi
- Cottonwood Lake4.9 mi
- Hanson Slough4.1 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.
Billows Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Billows 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 Billows Lake?+
Billows Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.