Barnes County · lake · 148 acres
Lake Benson
Lake Benson is a lake in Barnes 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
85°
67°
12 mph
27%
Sat
Overcast
89°
64°
14 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
101°
69°
25 mph
1%
↗ 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
- Silver Creek4.3 mi
- Hanson Lake4.1 mi
- Hanson Lake4.4 mi
- Tomahawk Lake10.5 mi
- Mud Lake9.7 mi
- Baldhill Creek11.0 mi
- Jones Lake15.5 mi
- Lake Ashtabula12.0 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
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 Benson fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Benson?+
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 Benson?+
Lake Benson is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.