Barnes County · lake · 686 acres
Eckelson Lake
Eckelson Lake is a lake in Barnes 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
89°
70°
15 mph
49%
Fri
Drizzle
84°
67°
12 mph
17%
Sat
Partly cloudy
90°
62°
10 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Fox Lake3.5 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Kee Lake5.4 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Island Lake4.6 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Round Lake4.6 mi
- Dry Lake (historical)4.7 mi
- Sweetwater Lake5.3 mistocked Jun 17, 2025
- Goose Lake5.6 mi
- Sanborn Lake5.7 mistocked May 25, 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.
Eckelson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Eckelson 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 Eckelson Lake?+
Eckelson Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.