Nelson County · lake · 19 acres
Gopher Tail Lake
Gopher Tail Lake is a lake in Nelson 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
83°
62°
12 mph
11%
Sat
Mostly clear
85°
62°
10 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
102°
68°
26 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
- Lake Pickard1.3 mi
- Smith Lakes1.9 mi
- Twin Lakes3.0 mi
- Little Goose Lake3.1 mi
- Deer Lake5.1 mi
- Harrison Lake6.0 mi
- Stella Lake7.3 mi
- Rugh Lake10.8 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.
Gopher Tail Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Gopher Tail 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 Gopher Tail Lake?+
Gopher Tail Lake is a lake in Nelson County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.