McLean County · lake · 198 acres · seasonal
Nygaard Slough
Nygaard Slough is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; 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
84°
65°
16 mph
31%
Fri
Overcast
84°
61°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
98°
63°
19 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Turtle Lake2.6 mi
- Mud Lake4.7 mi
- Lake Nettie5.1 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Cherry Lake3.8 mi
- Crooked Lake5.9 mi
- Hanson Slough4.3 mi
- Lake Ordway4.7 mi
- Coal Lake7.3 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.
Nygaard Slough fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nygaard Slough?+
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 Nygaard Slough?+
Nygaard Slough is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.