Barnes County · lake · 239 acres
Island Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Island Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 18, 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
Drizzle
88°
71°
16 mph
46%
Fri
Showers
85°
67°
12 mph
17%
Sat
Partly cloudy
90°
63°
10 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Walleye | 31,200 | 2400/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 30,000 | 2000/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Goose Lake1.3 mi
- Mud Lake3.5 mi
- Fox Lake4.4 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Eckelson Lake4.6 mi
- Kee Lake6.3 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Rush Island Lake6.7 mi
- Scotts Lake8.6 mi
- Nine Lake7.1 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.
Island Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Island Lake?+
Island Lake is stocked with Walleye in Barnes County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 18, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Island 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 Island Lake?+
Island Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.