Stutsman County · lake · 100 acres
West Lake
West Lake is a lake in Stutsman 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
86°
70°
12 mph
35%
Fri
Overcast
83°
64°
12 mph
13%
Sat
Mostly clear
90°
64°
16 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Northwestern Lake0.9 mi
- Alkali Lake1.0 mi
- Colby Lake1.6 mi
- Barnes Lake2.8 mistocked Jun 12, 2026
- Sunday Lake4.7 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
- Eric Lake6.8 mi
- Meander Lake5.7 mistocked Apr 18, 2025
- East Fischer Lake8.5 mistocked May 28, 2025
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.
West Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West 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 West Lake?+
West Lake is a lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.