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In North Dakota, Stump Lake is a lake used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Walleye and Yellow Perch. At around 15,700 acres (about 25 square miles), it is a large waterbody. The deepest point reaches about 40 feet, and the surface sits near 1,445 feet above sea level. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Eastern Stump Lake, Devils Lake, and Dry Lake. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Stump Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 4:13 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best fair fishing window, averaging 71/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 54°F from a representative gauge 8.6 mi away. Provisional data. Dawn hours (05:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 43° | 43° | 42° |
| Wind (kts) | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Direction | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Precip % | 19% | 21% | 23% | 24% | 25% | 26% | 27% | 29% | 31% | 33% | 32% | 31% | 29% | 28% | 27% | 25% | 28% | 31% | 33% | 36% | 39% | 41% | 42% | 42% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 50°F | 17 mph N (0°) | 24 mph | 19% | 92% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 49°F | 18 mph N (0°) | 25 mph | 21% | 89% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 49°F | 20 mph N (0°) | 27 mph | 23% | 95% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 48°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 29 mph | 24% | 95% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 47°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 30 mph | 25% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 48°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 30 mph | 26% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 49°F | 20 mph N (0°) | 30 mph | 27% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 50°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 31 mph | 29% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 50°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 30 mph | 31% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 51°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 30 mph | 33% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 51°F | 21 mph N (0°) | 32 mph | 32% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 50°F | 22 mph N (0°) | 32 mph | 31% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 49°F | 22 mph NNE (23°) | 33 mph | 29% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 49°F | 22 mph NNE (23°) | 33 mph | 28% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 48°F | 21 mph NNE (23°) | 32 mph | 27% | 98% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 46°F | 20 mph NNE (23°) | 31 mph | 25% | 99% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 45°F | 21 mph NNE (23°) | 30 mph | 28% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 44°F | 21 mph NNE (23°) | 29 mph | 31% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 44°F | 18 mph NNE (23°) | 28 mph | 33% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 43°F | 18 mph NNE (23°) | 25 mph | 36% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 43°F | 16 mph NNE (23°) | 23 mph | 39% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 43°F | 16 mph NNE (23°) | 23 mph | 41% | 98% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 43°F | 16 mph NNE (23°) | 22 mph | 42% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 42°F | 16 mph NNE (23°) | 22 mph | 42% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 42°F | 17 mph NNE (23°) | 23 mph | 42% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 51° | 39° | 48° | 37° | 52° | 36° | 58° | 37° | 57° | 33° | 49° | 29° | 56° |
| Wind | N 18 mph | N 22 mph | NNE 16 to 21 mph | NNE 18 mph | N 10 to 16 mph | NW 12 mph | WNW 5 to 8 mph | W 5 to 9 mph | SSE 6 to 9 mph | WSW 9 to 26 mph | NW 23 to 29 mph | NNW 17 to 31 mph | W 8 to 14 mph | SSW 9 to 25 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 33 mph | 32 mph | 28 mph | 24 mph | 20 mph | 13 mph | 15 mph | 13 mph | 39 mph | 39 mph | 39 mph | 22 mph | 37 mph |
| Precip % | 21% | 33% | 43% | 87% | 90% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 17% | 30% | 30% | 15% | 8% | 1% |
| Forecast |
TOLNA COULEE NEAR TOLNA, ND · Oct 10, 2:00 PM UTC
Good for fishing (77/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 54°F from a representative gauge 8.6 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 13 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the north. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the N is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Poor for kayaking (47/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the north. Water temperature is 54°F (combined air+water: 105°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 54°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of ND Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A staple of freshwater recreation in ND, Stump Lake draws paddlers, powerboaters, and anglers seeking time on the water. The surrounding geography creates dynamic wind patterns and diverse aquatic structure suitable for sport fishing. Watercraft access and shoreline recreation areas are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Walleye, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Stump Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 4:12 AM CDT