Stanley Pond
Bluegill and channel catfish water, stocked through the 2026 season program; 1,050 fish in the published allocation.
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2026 season
program
3
species
1,050
fish allocated
What swims here
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
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 | Bluegill | adult | 250 |
| 2026 season | Channel catfish | adult | 100 |
| 2026 season | Rainbow trout | 700 |
Gear for this water
For the panfish (bluegill on the season program here)
| Small tubes and grubs | 1 to 2 inch plastics for crappie around brush |
| Long telescoping pole | reach the pockets without spooking the school |
| Ultralight rod and small jigs | 1/32 to 1/64 oz jigs under a float; 2 to 4 lb line |
For the catfish (channel catfish on the season program here)
| Cut bait and prepared baits | fresh cut shad or chicken liver; scent is everything |
| Rod holders | catfishing is a waiting game; fish two rods where legal |
| Medium-heavy rod | 7 ft medium-heavy, 15 to 20 lb line, sturdy reel |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Reservoir | 2.0 mi | 2026 season |
| Clearwater Lake | 7.7 mi | 2026 season |
| White Earth Dam | 19 mi | 2026 season |
| McGregor Dam | 31 mi | 2026 season |
| Kota-Ray Dam | 35 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.