Nelson County · lake · 118 acres
Bitter Lake
Bitter Lake is a lake in Nelson 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
Drizzle
84°
71°
13 mph
53%
Fri
Overcast
83°
62°
11 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
85°
61°
13 mph
4%
↗ 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
- Horseshoe Lake4.3 mi
- Rose Lake5.6 mi
- Lake Mary6.3 mi
- Twin Lakes6.2 mi
- Olsen Slough7.3 mi
- Lake Laretta7.4 mistocked Jun 24, 2025
- Lambs Lake5.4 mi
- Berkland Slough8.4 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.
Bitter Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bitter 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 Bitter Lake?+
Bitter Lake is a lake in Nelson County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.