Top fish species at Barnes Lake

Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
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Barnes Lake fishing reports

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Walleye

17 in · 2 lb

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Walleye

14 in · 2 lb

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General info

Barnes Lake is a lake located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Walleye.

Location

47°13′51.2″N 99°16′45.3″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Barnes Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Barnes Lake, ND

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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38.7 miles away

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Leal

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Oberon

48.0 miles away

Dazey

50.7 miles away

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50.7 miles away

Hannaford

51.4 miles away

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52.8 miles away

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53.5 miles away

Tolna

56.8 miles away

Pekin

58.9 miles away

Sibley

61.6 miles away

Valley City

63.6 miles away

Pillsbury

69.6 miles away

Finley

70.2 miles away

Oriska

73.0 miles away

Fingal

77.1 miles away

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FAQ about Barnes Lake fishing

📍 Where is Barnes Lake located?
Barnes Lake is a lake located in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°13′51.2″N 99°16′45.3″W
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🎣 Where on Barnes Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Barnes Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Barnes Lake?
The most common species in Barnes Lake are:
  • Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Barnes Lake fishing reports?
The latest Barnes Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Barnes Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Barnes Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Barnes Lake?

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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