Hettinger County · lake
Rustan Lake
Rustan Lake is a lake in Hettinger 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
Drizzle
82°
64°
17 mph
42%
Fri
Clear
85°
59°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
100°
62°
19 mph
3%
↗ 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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Jung Lake5.0 mi
- South Cedar Creek6.3 mi
- North Cedar Creek5.9 mi
- Cedar Lake6.3 mistocked Jun 10, 2026
- Russian Slough7.2 mi
- Goose Creek8.5 mi
- Coon Creek10.7 mi
- Dead Horse Creek12.0 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.
Rustan Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rustan 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 Rustan Lake?+
Rustan Lake is a lake in Hettinger County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.