Williams County · reservoir · 131 acres
Epping Dam
Stocked 8× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Epping Dam is a reservoir in Williams County, North Dakota, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
Partly cloudy
92°
57°
15 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
100°
67°
12 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
99°
76°
17 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 11 | Walleye | 20,800 | 1600/lb | |
| May 3 | Channel Catfish | 125 | 0.3/lb | |
| May 1 | Channel Catfish | 200 | 0.5/lb | |
| Apr 27 | Channel Catfish | 45 | 0.3/lb | |
| Apr 20 | Channel Catfish | 118 | 0.3/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 19,600 | 1400/lb | |
| Apr 22 | Channel Catfish | 97 | 0.5/lb | |
| Apr 17 | Channel Catfish | 146 | 0.5/lb | |
When does Epping Dam get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Stockyard Creek6.4 mi
- Cow Creek7.9 mi
- Camp Creek8.1 mi
- Marple Slough12.0 mi
- Stony Creek10.8 mi
- East Fork Little Muddy River10.5 mi
- Otter Tail Creek10.2 mi
- Erdahl Slough12.4 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.
Epping Dam fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Epping Dam?+
Epping Dam is stocked with Channel Catfish and Walleye in Williams 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 Epping Dam get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2025, stocking at Epping Dam peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Epping Dam?+
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 Epping Dam?+
Epping Dam is a reservoir in Williams 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.