Barnes County · lake · 43 acres
Sweetwater Lake
1 stocking on record · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Sweetwater Lake is a lake in Barnes County, North Dakota, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jun 17, 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
90°
70°
18 mph
56%
Fri
Overcast
84°
66°
12 mph
11%
Sat
Partly cloudy
90°
63°
10 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 17 | Walleye | 4,800 | 1200/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Round Lake2.6 mi
- Moon Lake2.8 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Dry Lake (historical)3.8 mi
- Saint Marys Lake3.4 mi
- Sanborn Lake4.7 mistocked May 25, 2026
- Kee Lake4.3 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Hobart Lake4.6 mi
- Eckelson Lake5.3 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.
Sweetwater Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sweetwater Lake?+
Sweetwater Lake is stocked with Walleye in Barnes County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 17, 2025 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Lake?+
Sweetwater 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 Jun 17, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.