Sanborn Lake
Northern pike water, stocked through the 2026 season program; 32,000 fish in the published allocation.
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2026 season
program
1
species
32,000
fish allocated
What swims here
Northern pike
Season program record
North Dakota Game and Fish Department publishes this water by season or program window, not by dated schedule, so there are no truck dates to list; the rows below are the published program allocations.
| Season | Species | Size | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 season | Northern pike | fingerling | 32,000 |
Gear for this water
For the muskie and pike (northern pike on the season program here)
| Heavy casting rod | 7.5 to 9 ft heavy with 65 to 80 lb braid; these fish punish light gear |
| Large bucktails and gliders | big profile baits; finish every cast with a figure-eight |
| Steel or heavy fluoro leader | non-negotiable; pike and muskie cut everything else |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Olson WPA | 1.6 mi | 2026 season |
| Middle Eckelson | 5.7 mi | 2026 season |
| Moon Lake | 6.2 mi | 2026 season |
| Eckelson Lake South | 6.6 mi | 2026 season |
| St. Mary's Lake | 7.0 mi | 2026 season |
Records from North Dakota Game and Fish Department
(official page). Placement from North Dakota Game and Fish Department
coordinates. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
North Dakota fishing
regulations.