Bottineau County · reservoir · 1,577 acres
Metigoshe Lake
Stocked 3× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Metigoshe Lake is a reservoir in Bottineau County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 15, 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°
64°
12 mph
20%
Fri
Overcast
85°
56°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Rain
92°
64°
20 mph
20%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Walleye | 72,800 | 1300/lb | |
| Jun 15 | Walleye | 35,100 | 1300/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 21 | Walleye | 115,900 | 1900/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mud Lake1.2 mi
- Lake McDonald1.2 mi
- Lake Bennett1.2 mi
- School Section Lake1.3 mi
- Lake Bessie2.1 mi
- Mud Lake1.6 mi
- Ross Lake2.2 mi
- Lake Francis1.9 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.
Metigoshe Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Metigoshe Lake?+
Metigoshe Lake is stocked with Walleye in Bottineau County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Metigoshe 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 Metigoshe Lake?+
Metigoshe Lake is a reservoir in Bottineau County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.