Barnes County · lake · 94 acres
Moon Lake
Stocked 13× since 2024 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Moon Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota, stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Tiger Trout — most recently on Jun 18, 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
Rain
90°
70°
16 mph
58%
Fri
Overcast
84°
68°
13 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
93°
63°
9 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Walleye | 16,000 | 1600/lb | |
| May 29 | Smallmouth Bass | 20 | 0.6/lb | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 2.1/lb | |
| Apr 24 | Tiger Trout | 2,405 | 3.7/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 25 | Channel Catfish | 16,236 | 49.2/lb | |
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 16,000 | 2000/lb | |
| May 6 | Channel Catfish | 3,807 | 28.2/lb | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,800 | 2.1/lb | |
| Apr 25 | Tiger Trout | 2,760 | 4.6/lb | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 25 | Walleye | 180 | 9/lb | |
| Oct 21 | Walleye | 126 | 8.1/lb | |
| Oct 17 | Walleye | 223 | 5.3/lb | |
| Oct 14 | Walleye | 105 | 3/lb | |
When does Moon Lake get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in May and October.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All North Dakota waters with channel catfish → · All North Dakota waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Saint Marys Lake0.7 mi
- Sweetwater Lake2.8 mistocked Jun 17, 2025
- Hobart Lake4.6 mi
- Round Lake4.6 mi
- Dry Lake (historical)5.7 mi
- Sanborn Lake6.3 mistocked May 25, 2026
- Kee Lake6.0 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- McDonald Lake7.9 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.
Moon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Moon Lake?+
Moon Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Tiger Trout in Barnes County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 18, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Moon Lake get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2024, stocking at Moon Lake peaks in May and October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Moon 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 Moon Lake?+
Moon Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.