Nelson County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
McVille Coulee
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
McVille Coulee is a stream in Nelson County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye — most recently on May 25, 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
87°
73°
13 mph
37%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
12 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
12 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 25 | Northern Pike | 6,400 | 1600/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 4,500 | 1500/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All North Dakota waters with northern pike → · All North Dakota waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Dahl Slough7.4 mi
- Silver Creek6.3 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Berkland Slough8.9 mi
- Olsen Slough9.9 mi
- Omild Slough7.2 mi
- Pickerel Lake7.9 mi
- Hillesland Lake7.9 mi
- Lake Norway10.3 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.
McVille Coulee fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in McVille Coulee?+
McVille Coulee is stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye in Nelson County, North Dakota, most recently on May 25, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish McVille Coulee?+
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 McVille Coulee?+
McVille Coulee is a stream in Nelson County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.