Benson County · lake · 413 acres
Free Peoples Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Free Peoples Lake is a lake in Benson County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 16, 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
Overcast
83°
61°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
88°
65°
15 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
108°
70°
25 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 16 | Walleye | 35,200 | 2200/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 35,200 | 2200/lb | |
Angler reports
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Elbow Lake0.9 mi
- Shin Bone Lake3.6 mi
- Mallard Lake3.6 mi
- Square Lake3.4 mi
- Horseshoe Lake5.2 mi
- Spring Lake4.9 mi
- Wood Lake Marsh Reservoir5.0 mi
- East Devils Lake5.9 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.
Free Peoples Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Free Peoples Lake?+
Free Peoples Lake is stocked with Walleye in Benson County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 16, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Free Peoples 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 Free Peoples Lake?+
Free Peoples Lake is a lake in Benson County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.