McLean County · lake · 122 acres
Lake Holmes
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Lake Holmes is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 17, 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°
65°
13 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
86°
60°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Mostly clear
98°
63°
20 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 49,400 | 1900/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 21 | Walleye | 49,600 | 1600/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Billows Lake1.2 mi
- Lake Brekken1.4 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Lake Margaret1.9 mi
- Lake Williams1.8 mi
- Nelson Lake3.9 mi
- Hanson Slough3.1 mi
- Peterson Lake3.2 mi
- Cherry Lake3.6 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 Holmes fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Holmes?+
Lake Holmes is stocked with Walleye in McLean County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 17, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Holmes?+
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 Holmes?+
Lake Holmes is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.