McHenry County · stream · order 5 river · ~13 cfs typical
Wintering River
Wintering River is a stream in McHenry 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°
56°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
90°
63°
16 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
110°
76°
23 mph
2%
↗ 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
- Poison Lake2.9 mi
- Heffner Lake3.5 mi
- Spring Lake8.8 mi
- Herrington Lake8.2 mi
- Lauinger Lake8.9 mi
- Rock Lake10.7 mi
- Lake George11.1 mistocked May 23, 2026
- Buffalo Lodge Lake12.2 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
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.
Wintering River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Wintering River?+
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 Wintering River?+
Wintering River is a stream in McHenry County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.