Wells County · lake · 221 acres
Goose Lake
Stocked 4× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Goose Lake is a lake in Wells County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye — most recently on Jun 17, 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
87°
68°
12 mph
19%
Fri
Overcast
85°
62°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
97°
65°
19 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 49,600 | 1600/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 30,800 | 2200/lb | |
| May 22 | Northern Pike | 26,400 | 1100/lb | |
| May 22 | Northern Pike | 27,300 | 1300/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All North Dakota waters with northern pike → · All North Dakota waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Egg Lake7.0 mi
- Sandy Lakes10.4 mi
- Alkali Lake7.9 mi
- Sorenson Lake9.5 mi
- Buffalo Lake12.5 mi
- Lesmeister Lake11.8 mi
- Clear Lake9.6 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Big Slough9.6 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.
Goose Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Goose Lake?+
Goose Lake is stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye in Wells County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 17, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Goose Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Goose Lake peaks in May and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Goose 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 Goose Lake?+
Goose Lake is a lake in Wells County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.