Morton County · reservoir · 32 acres
Crown Butte Lake
Crown Butte Lake is a reservoir in Morton 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
85°
71°
23 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
14 mph
11%
Sat
Mostly clear
97°
65°
17 mph
6%
↗ 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
- Sweetbriar Creek4.7 mi
- Crown Butte Creek4.3 mi
- Harmon Lake7.8 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Dead Heart Slough8.0 mi
- Otter Creek8.5 mi
- Sweet Briar Lake8.5 mistocked Jun 13, 2026
- Square Butte Creek8.8 mi
- Fish Creek11.4 mistocked May 9, 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.
Crown Butte Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crown Butte 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 Crown Butte Lake?+
Crown Butte Lake is a reservoir in Morton County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.