Golden Lake

Boat Ramps: 2
Access Points: 2
Species: 6

Golden Lake is a small fishing lake located in Steele County, North Dakota, managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department as part of the state's extensive network of public fishing waters. This lake is most popular for fishing yellow perch, walleye, and black bullhead, offering anglers a quality fishing experience in the southeastern part of the state. The lake features typical North Dakota prairie lake characteristics and provides opportunities for both summer and winter angling.

North Dakota licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Golden Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Bullhead

Ameiurus melas

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Walleye20,480 fish · FingerlingsJun 9, 2026
Walleye33,600 fish · FingerlingsJun 5, 2026
Walleye57,240 fish · FingerlingsJun 10, 2025
Walleye30,000 fish · FingerlingsJun 22, 2024
Walleye30,000 fish · FingerlingsJun 26, 2023

Source

North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Golden Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

South Golden Lake Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

South Golden Lake Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Golden Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

North Dakota licenses and regulations

North Dakota Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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North Dakota Fishing License

Residents and Nonresidents under 16 years old and older are not required to have a fishing license

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North Dakota Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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North Dakota Stream Access Laws

Any person, before commencing any construction for the purpose of appropriating waters of the state or before taking waters of the state from any constructed works, shall first secure a water permit from the state engineer unless such construction or taking from such constructed works is for domestic or livestock purposes or for fish, wildlife, and other recreational uses.

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Take Golden Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Golden Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Golden Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.