Fishing Stony Lake in Foster County, North Dakota

• Overview

  Stony Lake lies in Foster County, North Dakota. The bank is 1,480 feet above sea level. Roughly 27 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. It is a small entry by Foster County standards. The nearest town is Carrington, 21 miles away. It is 100 miles to Fargo, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Stony Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shape of Stony Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank. The mouth of any inflow is worth an hour after rain.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 69°F and January near 5°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Stony Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Juanita Lake is 2.3 miles off. Where Stony Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.