Kidder County · lake · 7,413 acres · seasonal
Horsehead Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Horsehead Lake is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 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
89°
69°
26 mph
32%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
14 mph
29%
Sat
Clear
97°
63°
16 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 198,550 | 1900/lb | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 84,000 | 1500/lb | |
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 53,550 | 1700/lb | |
| Jun 15 | Walleye | 156,000 | 2600/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 68,400 | 1900/lb | |
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 167,500 | 2500/lb | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Cherry Lake4.1 mistocked May 22, 2026
- Bird Lake5.5 mi
- Sibley Lake6.8 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Buffalo Lake7.9 mi
- McPhail Slough7.1 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Big Muddy Lake8.7 mi
- Mud Lake8.2 mi
- Stony Lake8.2 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.
Horsehead Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Horsehead Lake?+
Horsehead Lake is stocked with Walleye in Kidder County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 25, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Horsehead Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Horsehead Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Horsehead 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 Horsehead Lake?+
Horsehead Lake is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.