Barnes County · reservoir · 5,470 acres
Lake Ashtabula
Stocked 27× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Lake Ashtabula is a reservoir in Barnes County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jun 9, 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
85°
69°
12 mph
32%
Sat
Mostly clear
89°
63°
13 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
103°
68°
24 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 13,120 | 1600/lb | |
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 42,600 | 2000/lb | |
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 100,800 | 2000/lb | |
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 65,600 | 2000/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Walleye | 63,560 | 2800/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Walleye | 40,000 | 2500/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Walleye | 105,500 | 2500/lb | |
| Jun 5 | Walleye | 118,500 | 2500/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 11 | Walleye | 55,930 | 1700/lb | |
| Jun 11 | Walleye | 103,180 | 1400/lb | |
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 76,900 | 1000/lb | |
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 56,620 | 1900/lb | |
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 26,220 | 1900/lb | |
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 25,500 | 1000/lb | |
| Jun 10 | Walleye | 69,000 | 1000/lb | |
| May 5 | Yellow Perch | 4,588 | 24.8/lb | |
| May 5 | Yellow Perch | 7,936 | 24.8/lb | |
| May 2 | Yellow Perch | 8,931 | 22.9/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Yellow Perch | 3,509 | 24.2/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Yellow Perch | 2,320 | 11.6/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Yellow Perch | 2,320 | 11.6/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Yellow Perch | 1,103 | 24.5/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Yellow Perch | 3,059 | 43.7/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Yellow Perch | 10,272 | 32.1/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Yellow Perch | 10,914 | 32.1/lb | |
| Apr 26 | Yellow Perch | 6,099 | 32.1/lb | |
| Apr 24 | Yellow Perch | 560 | 20/lb | |
When does Lake Ashtabula get stocked?
Going by 27 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in June.
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Nearby waters
- Baldhill Creek2.4 mi
- Crow Lake5.1 mi
- Larson Slough7.2 mi
- Willow Lake7.7 mi
- Goose Lake7.0 mi
- Stony Lake8.8 mi
- Lone Tree Lake9.4 mi
- Hanson Lake7.7 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.
Lake Ashtabula fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Ashtabula?+
Lake Ashtabula is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch in Barnes County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 9, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Ashtabula get stocked?+
Going by 27 records since 2025, stocking at Lake Ashtabula peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Ashtabula?+
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 Lake Ashtabula?+
Lake Ashtabula is a reservoir 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 9, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.