McLean County · stream · order 5 river · ~14 cfs typical
Painted Woods Creek
Stocked 2× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Painted Woods Creek is a stream in McLean County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 17, 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
90°
67°
19 mph
32%
Fri
Overcast
88°
61°
6 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
98°
63°
19 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 10,200 | 1700/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Walleye | 10,500 | 1500/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
- Painted Woods Lake1.4 mi
- Goose Creek1.5 mi
- Turtle Creek2.9 mi
- Wildwood Lake3.2 mi
- Beaver Lake3.8 mi
- Yanktonai Creek4.3 mi
- Lost Lake4.6 mi
- Yanktonai Lake5.9 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.
Painted Woods Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Painted Woods Creek?+
Painted Woods Creek is stocked with Walleye in McLean County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 17, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Painted Woods Creek?+
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 Painted Woods Creek?+
Painted Woods Creek is a stream in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.