Richland County · lake · 278 acres
Elm Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Elm Lake is a lake in Richland County, North Dakota, stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Northern Pike and Walleye — most recently on Jun 11, 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
Rain
83°
67°
13 mph
75%
Fri
Overcast
81°
68°
13 mph
46%
Sat
Clear
88°
61°
9 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 11 | Walleye | 42,000 | 1500/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Black Crappie | 12 | 6.9/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Bluegill | 360 | 7.8/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Yellow Perch | 2,533 | 27/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 13 | Walleye | 41,600 | 2600/lb | |
| Apr 17 | Northern Pike | 110 | 0.4/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All North Dakota waters with black crappie → · All North Dakota waters with bluegill →
Nearby waters
- Wahl Lake2.8 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Elm Lake (historical)3.0 mi
- Swan Lake5.7 mi
- Gullys Slough4.7 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Lueck Lake4.6 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Bisek Lake7.0 mi
- Moran Lake5.9 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Silver Lake8.2 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.
Elm Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Elm Lake?+
Elm Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Bluegill, Northern Pike and Walleye in Richland County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 11, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Elm Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Elm Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Elm 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 Elm Lake?+
Elm Lake is a lake in Richland County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.