Nelson County · lake · 4,351 acres
Stump Lake
Stocked 9× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Stump Lake is a lake in Nelson County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 23, 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°
72°
14 mph
48%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
11 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
13 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 181,250 | 2500/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 63,000 | 2800/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 50,750 | 2900/lb | |
| Jun 16 | Walleye | 43,400 | 1400/lb | |
| Jun 16 | Walleye | 70,400 | 2200/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 42,750 | 1500/lb | |
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 50,400 | 1800/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 73,100 | 1700/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 40,950 | 1300/lb | |
When does Stump Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in June.
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Nearby waters
- Coon Lake6.7 mi
- Swan Lake6.8 mi
- Ottofy Lake9.3 mi
- Jones Lake10.1 mi
- Silver Creek9.6 mistocked May 26, 2026
- Rose Lake9.6 mi
- Mannie Lake12.4 mi
- Olsen Slough8.5 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.
Stump Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Stump Lake?+
Stump Lake is stocked with Walleye in Nelson County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 23, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Stump Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking at Stump Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Stump 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 Stump Lake?+
Stump Lake is a lake in Nelson County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.