Steele County · lake · 198 acres
Willow Lake
Willow Lake is a lake in Steele 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
Showers
93°
73°
18 mph
53%
Fri
Rain
84°
67°
13 mph
26%
Sat
Mostly clear
88°
65°
12 mph
3%
↗ 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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Stony Lake1.2 mi
- Lone Tree Lake2.0 mi
- Goose Lake4.1 mi
- Lake Ashtabula7.7 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Baldhill Creek10.0 mi
- Crow Lake11.9 mi
- Larson Slough13.9 mi
- Hanson Lake10.8 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.
Willow Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Willow 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 Willow Lake?+
Willow Lake is a lake in Steele County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.