Bottineau County · lake · 41 acres
Lake Francis
Lake Francis is a lake in Bottineau 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
84°
68°
13 mph
20%
Fri
Overcast
85°
61°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
22 mph
20%
↗ 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
- Harts Lake1.2 mi
- Mud Lake1.8 mi
- Metigoshe Lake1.9 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Line Lake2.2 mi
- Lake Bessie2.6 mi
- Lake Couthard2.8 mi
- Duck Lake3.8 mi
- Lake Klingenberg3.4 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 Francis fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Francis?+
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 Francis?+
Lake Francis is a lake in Bottineau County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.