Grand Forks County · reservoir
Fordville Dam
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Fordville Dam is a reservoir in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on May 25, 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
Showers
85°
72°
14 mph
39%
Fri
Overcast
83°
63°
11 mph
6%
Sat
Mostly clear
85°
61°
12 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 25 | Northern Pike | 27,000 | 1500/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- South Branch Forest River1.3 mi
- North Branch Forest River3.0 mi
- Middle Branch Forest River3.0 mi
- Whisky Creek10.9 mi
- Homme Lake15.9 mi
- Whisky Creek16.5 mi
- Twin Lakes15.7 mi
- Little Goose Lake17.4 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.
Fordville Dam fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fordville Dam?+
Fordville Dam is stocked with Northern Pike in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, most recently on May 25, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Fordville 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 Fordville Dam?+
Fordville Dam is a reservoir in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.