Richland County · lake · 360 acres
Lake Elsie
Stocked 5× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Lake Elsie is a lake in Richland County, North Dakota, stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jun 8, 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
Rain
84°
69°
13 mph
82%
Fri
Rain
80°
67°
12 mph
46%
Sat
Clear
88°
61°
9 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 8 | Walleye | 141,700 | 1300/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Crappie | 18 | 6.1/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Yellow Perch | 3,222 | 27.1/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Bluegill | 630 | 10.8/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 76,160 | 1700/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
- Round Lake0.8 mi
- Grass Lake1.1 mi
- Willard Lake1.5 mi
- Frying Pan Lake2.3 mi
- Horseshoe Lake2.6 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Moran Lake4.2 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
- Stacks Slough4.8 mi
- Lueck Lake5.4 mistocked Jun 11, 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 Elsie fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Elsie?+
Lake Elsie is stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, Walleye and Yellow Perch in Richland County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 8, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Elsie get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Lake Elsie peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Elsie?+
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 Elsie?+
Lake Elsie is a lake in Richland County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.