Steele County · lake · 270 acres
North Golden Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
North Golden Lake is a lake in Steele 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
85°
64°
13 mph
24%
Sat
Partly cloudy
88°
63°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
104°
69°
25 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 25 | Northern Pike | 32,000 | 1600/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 39,600 | 1800/lb | |
Angler reports
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All North Dakota waters with northern pike → · All North Dakota waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Golden Lake1.8 mi
- Golden Rush Lake2.1 mi
- Lake Tobiason3.4 mi
- Spring Creek6.4 mi
- Beaver Creek6.4 mi
- Little Goose River10.5 mi
- Middle Branch Goose River9.9 mi
- Lynch Lake12.0 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.
North Golden Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Golden Lake?+
North Golden Lake is stocked with Northern Pike and Walleye in Steele 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 North Golden 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 North Golden Lake?+
North Golden Lake is a lake in Steele 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.