Barnes County · lake · 77 acres
McDonald Lake
McDonald Lake 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
83°
65°
12 mph
32%
Sat
Mostly clear
90°
63°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
103°
69°
24 mph
2%
↗ 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
- Hobart Lake3.6 mi
- Sanborn Lake5.1 mistocked May 25, 2026
- Dry Lake (historical)6.1 mi
- Moon Lake7.9 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Round Lake6.6 mi
- Saint Marys Lake8.4 mi
- Sweetwater Lake8.2 mistocked Jun 17, 2025
- Tomahawk Lake9.5 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.
McDonald Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDonald Lake?+
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 McDonald Lake?+
McDonald Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.