Burke County · reservoir · 4,274 acres
Upper Des Lacs Lake
Upper Des Lacs Lake is a reservoir in Burke 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
Overcast
84°
53°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
92°
63°
14 mph
13%
Sun
Overcast
98°
73°
17 mph
5%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Stony Creek3.2 mi
- Pool Three Reservoir10.7 mi
- Middle Des Lacs Lake11.9 mi
- Shockley Slough8.9 mi
- Pool Five Reservoir14.9 mi
- Lower Des Lacs Lake17.1 mi
- Pool Eight Reservoir17.9 mi
- Blanc Lake16.9 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.
Upper Des Lacs Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Upper Des Lacs 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 Upper Des Lacs Lake?+
Upper Des Lacs Lake is a reservoir in Burke County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.