Burke County · lake · 177 acres
Smishek Lake
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Smishek Lake is a lake in Burke County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 20, 2025. 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
78°
64°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
85°
56°
11 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
94°
61°
10 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 30,000 | 1500/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
- Fish Lake1.0 mi
- Harms Lake3.0 mi
- Enget Lake3.7 mi
- Muskie Lake4.2 mi
- Powers Lake4.9 mistocked Apr 17, 2025
- Helde Lake4.6 mi
- Fish Lake5.5 mi
- Swim 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.
Smishek Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Smishek Lake?+
Smishek Lake is stocked with Walleye in Burke County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 20, 2025 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Smishek 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 Smishek Lake?+
Smishek Lake is a lake in Burke County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 20, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.