Kidder County · lake · 568 acres
Lake Helen
Stocked 2× on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Lake Helen is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on May 22, 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
84°
61°
11 mph
4%
Sat
Clear
93°
64°
17 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
108°
74°
23 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 22 | Northern Pike | 46,000 | 2300/lb | |
| May 22 | Northern Pike | 56,100 | 1700/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rush Lake3.7 mi
- Hutchinson Lake4.5 mi
- Twin Lakes3.7 mi
- Lake Josephine4.7 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Woodhouse Lake5.6 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Senior Lake7.9 mi
- Clear Lake9.6 mi
- Harriet Lake10.1 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.
Lake Helen fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Helen?+
Lake Helen is stocked with Northern Pike in Kidder County, North Dakota, most recently on May 22, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Helen?+
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 Helen?+
Lake Helen is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.