McHenry County · lake · 40 acres
Fresh Water Lake
Fresh Water Lake is a lake in McHenry 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
86°
57°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
96°
64°
22 mph
6%
Sun
Overcast
111°
76°
21 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Duckshire Lake6.7 mi
- Lauinger Lake7.1 mi
- Smoky Lake5.9 mi
- Lake George8.0 mistocked May 23, 2026
- Long Lake8.6 mi
- Lake Lemer9.7 mi
- Heffner Lake7.1 mi
- Bromley Lake11.3 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.
Fresh Water Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Fresh Water 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 Fresh Water Lake?+
Fresh Water Lake is a lake in McHenry County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.