Richland County · lake · 238 acres
Moran Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Moran Lake is a lake in Richland County, North Dakota, stocked with Bluegill, Crappie and Yellow Perch — most recently on Apr 23, 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
Showers
83°
69°
15 mph
78%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
67°
14 mph
43%
Sat
Clear
92°
62°
9 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 23 | Yellow Perch | 4,270 | 24.4/lb | |
| Apr 23 | Bluegill | 305 | 12.2/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| May 6 | Bluegill | 961 | 11.8/lb | |
| May 6 | Crappie | 12 | 11.1/lb | |
| May 6 | Yellow Perch | 775 | 28.2/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
- Lueck Lake1.3 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Horseshoe Lake1.6 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Gullys Slough1.7 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Frying Pan Lake2.2 mi
- Stacks Slough3.6 mi
- Willard Lake4.0 mi
- Round Lake4.1 mi
- Lake Elsie4.2 mistocked Jun 8, 2026
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.
Moran Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Moran Lake?+
Moran Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Crappie and Yellow Perch in Richland County, North Dakota, most recently on Apr 23, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Moran Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Moran Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Moran 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 Moran Lake?+
Moran Lake is a lake in Richland County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Apr 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.