McIntosh County · lake · 310 acres
Coldwater Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Coldwater Lake is a lake in McIntosh County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 12, 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
Drizzle
84°
69°
18 mph
66%
Fri
Showers
83°
67°
13 mph
23%
Sat
Clear
88°
60°
9 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 49,500 | 1500/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 54,000 | 2000/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rath Lake7.9 mi
- Crow Lake7.8 mi
- Wood Lake8.2 mi
- Crab Tree Lakes9.1 mi
- Happy Lake9.4 mi
- Moores Lake9.7 mistocked May 22, 2025
- Hilles Lake14.1 mi
- Salt Lake13.1 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.
Coldwater Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Coldwater Lake?+
Coldwater Lake is stocked with Walleye in McIntosh County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 12, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Coldwater 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 Coldwater Lake?+
Coldwater Lake is a lake in McIntosh County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.