Barnes County · lake · 313 acres
Sanborn Lake
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Sanborn Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota, stocked with Northern Pike — most recently on May 25, 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
83°
67°
12 mph
29%
Sat
Mostly clear
90°
62°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
102°
67°
24 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 25 | Northern Pike | 32,000 | 1600/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
- Dry Lake (historical)1.1 mi
- Round Lake2.3 mi
- Hobart Lake2.9 mi
- Sweetwater Lake4.7 mistocked Jun 17, 2025
- Moon Lake6.3 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Saint Marys Lake7.0 mi
- McDonald Lake5.1 mi
- Eckelson Lake5.7 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.
Sanborn Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sanborn Lake?+
Sanborn Lake is stocked with Northern Pike in Barnes County, North Dakota, most recently on May 25, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Sanborn 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 Sanborn Lake?+
Sanborn Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated May 25, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.