Kidder County · lake · 571 acres
Cherry Lake
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Cherry Lake is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on May 22, 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
Overcast
83°
61°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Clear
94°
61°
15 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
107°
75°
25 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 22 | Northern Pike | 36,800 | 2300/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Horsehead Lake4.1 mistocked Jun 25, 2026
- Clear Lake5.4 mi
- Buffalo Lake9.9 mi
- Sibley Lake9.8 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Lake Josephine10.1 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Bird Lake9.3 mi
- Long Alakline Lake12.5 mi
- Dead Buffalo Lake12.1 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.
Cherry Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cherry Lake?+
Cherry Lake is stocked with Northern Pike in Kidder County, North Dakota, most recently on May 22, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cherry 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 Cherry Lake?+
Cherry Lake is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.