Kidder County · lake · 214 acres
Ranch Lake
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Ranch Lake is a lake in Kidder County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — 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
87°
69°
10 mph
30%
Fri
Overcast
84°
64°
11 mph
28%
Sat
Overcast
95°
62°
17 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 5,400 | 2700/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
- Standish Lake2.1 mi
- Round Lake2.6 mi
- Brock Slough3.6 mi
- Deer Lake3.4 mi
- Bond Lake4.0 mi
- South Lake3.9 mi
- Lake Williams3.9 mistocked Jun 22, 2026
- Iowa Lake4.4 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.
Ranch Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ranch Lake?+
Ranch Lake is stocked with Walleye in Kidder 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 Ranch 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 Ranch Lake?+
Ranch Lake is a lake in Kidder 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.