Bottineau County · lake · 115 acres
Pelican Lake
Stocked 2× on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Pelican Lake is a lake in Bottineau County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on Jun 12, 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°
65°
12 mph
16%
Fri
Overcast
86°
59°
8 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
22 mph
21%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 10,000 | 2000/lb | |
| May 23 | Northern Pike | 14,000 | 2000/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
- Brager Lake0.8 mi
- Sand Lake0.8 mi
- Norberg Lake1.3 mi
- Long Lake1.5 mi
- Deep Lake1.7 mi
- Hellick Lake1.5 mi
- Hemming Lake2.5 mi
- Sinclair Lake2.6 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.
Pelican Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pelican Lake?+
Pelican Lake is stocked with Northern Pike in Bottineau County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 12, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Pelican 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 Pelican Lake?+
Pelican Lake is a lake in Bottineau County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.