Benson County · lake · 92 acres
Wood Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Wood Lake is a lake in Benson County, North Dakota, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Jun 24, 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
Showers
86°
72°
16 mph
47%
Fri
Overcast
84°
64°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
90°
65°
16 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 24 | Walleye | 10,500 | 1500/lb | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 18 | Muskellunge | 150 | 9.8/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All North Dakota waters with muskellunge → · All North Dakota waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Wood Lake Marsh Reservoir0.4 mi
- Square Lake1.8 mi
- Mallard Lake2.0 mi
- Spring Lake3.2 mi
- Horseshoe Lake4.4 mi
- Elbow Lake4.8 mi
- Mallard Lake6.6 mi
- Free Peoples Lake5.2 mistocked Jun 16, 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.
Wood Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wood Lake?+
Wood Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Benson County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 24, 2025 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Wood 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 Wood Lake?+
Wood Lake is a lake in Benson County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 24, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.