Natural lake

Stump Lake

Nelson County, North Dakota

Stump Lake in Nelson County is listed by North Dakota Game and Fish at about 17,681 surface acres (2018-19 survey map) with a reported max depth of 77 feet. Game and Fish lists northern pike, walleye, white bass and yellow perch, and describes the walleye fishing as very good.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Surface area17,681 acres

Max depth77 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●○○

Described as very good by ND Game and Fish

Northern Pike●●○○○

Described as a little below average

White Bass●○○○○

Yellow Perch●○○○○

When they bite

Month-by-month activity for each target species.

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Walleye
Northern Pike
White Bass
Yellow Perch

SlowFairGoodHot

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Tolna LandingPublic
3 miles north of Tolna; plank boat ramp, managed by the Tolna Community ClubDirections ↗
Stump Lake ParkPublic
11 miles south and 1 mile west of Lakota; poured concrete ramp, managed by the Nelson County Park BoardDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Stump Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Walleye are the main target here; use the two listed ramps, since the lake has changed a lot in size and shoreline in recent years.
Check ND Game and Fish for current water-level and ramp conditions before launching.

Angler reports

Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Stump Lake.

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