Kidder County · lake · 761 acres
Des Moines Lake
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Des Moines Lake is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 20, 2025. 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
84°
62°
11 mph
8%
Sat
Clear
88°
59°
12 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
107°
72°
25 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 49,400 | 1900/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
- Iowa Lake1.1 mi
- Sink Lake1.4 mi
- Lake Williams1.3 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- South Lake2.7 mi
- Deer Lake2.6 mi
- Standish Lake3.3 mi
- Bond Lake4.2 mi
- Kunkel Lake6.3 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.
Des Moines Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Des Moines Lake?+
Des Moines Lake is stocked with Walleye in Kidder County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 20, 2025 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Des Moines 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 Des Moines Lake?+
Des Moines 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 Jun 20, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.