Griggs County · lake · 149 acres
Red Willow Lake
Stocked 3× since 2024 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Red Willow Lake is a lake in Griggs County, North Dakota, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 16, 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
Drizzle
89°
74°
13 mph
36%
Fri
Overcast
85°
64°
12 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
14 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 16 | Walleye | 31,200 | 2600/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 25,200 | 1800/lb | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 18 | Muskellunge | 194 | 9.8/lb | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All North Dakota waters with muskellunge → · All North Dakota waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Basswood Lake2.1 mi
- Mannie Lake3.5 mi
- Plum Lake5.5 mi
- Ottofy Lake6.6 mi
- Hoot-E-Too Lake5.3 mi
- Long Lake6.8 mi
- Lake Silver6.4 mi
- Lake Norway6.6 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.
Red Willow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Red Willow Lake?+
Red Willow Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Griggs County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 16, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Red Willow 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 Red Willow Lake?+
Red Willow Lake is a lake in Griggs County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.