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Lake Darling Fishing Conditions

Updated 18 minutes ago · 1 attached data sensor

69/100Fair
SHOULD YOU FISH TODAY?

Today and tomorrow look broadly similar

Today is 69/100 and tomorrow is 73/100. The difference is too small to justify postponing solely because of the forecast. The tomorrow comparison changes forecast weather while carrying forward the latest measured water context, so recheck the gauge or tide before leaving.

Today69/100
Tomorrow73/100
Decision confidenceLimited
Water level96.93 ft

A live gauge-height reading is available even though discharge is not. Use the 24-hour gauge trend and official station context rather than treating the number alone as good or bad fishing.

Wind14 mph

Wind will be noticeable, especially on open water and exposed banks.

Water temperature59.9°F

This reading becomes biologically useful only when paired with a species that is actually confirmed for this water. The site no longer turns temperature compatibility into an unverified species claim.

What we still don't know
  • No authoritative species evidence is attached yet, so this page deliberately does not recommend specific fish species.
Gauge height96.93 ftUSGS
24h gauge change-0.02 ftvs ~24h ago
Water temp59.9°Fobserved
Air temp52°FNWS
Wind14 mphNE
WHAT CHANGED

Current score drivers

  • Current wind is about 14 mph.
  • Current precipitation probability is 0%.
NEXT 24 HOURS

Best planning windows

Thu 6 am93/100

light wind · low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

1 mph wind · 0% rain
Thu 8 am93/100

light wind · low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

1 mph wind · 0% rain
Thu 7 pm86/100

manageable wind · low rain risk · near dawn/dusk

12 mph wind · 8% rain

These rank weather/light/tide logistics only. They are not bite forecasts.

7-DAY PLANNING OUTLOOK

Weather-based trip planning

Wed73/10045–52°F · wind up to 14 mph
Thu73/10041–65°F · wind up to 13 mph
Fri69/10052–70°F · wind up to 13 mph
Sat71/10055–65°F · wind up to 9 mph
Sun71/10052–67°F · wind up to 8 mph
Mon80/10051–71°F · wind up to 10 mph
Tue73/10052–71°F · wind up to 15 mph

Future scores primarily reflect forecast weather while using today's water conditions as the baseline. Recheck before the trip because river flow, tides and water temperature can change.

SPECIES INTELLIGENCE

Confirmed fish targets

No authoritative species occurrence evidence is attached to this water yet, so the site deliberately does not recommend trout, bass or any other target merely because the temperature looks compatible.

Species recommendations require stored authoritative/editor-confirmed occurrence evidence. Broad temperature compatibility is not enough.

GEAR FOR THESE CONDITIONS

Useful starting points

Wind-resistant outer layer

Wind is strong enough to affect comfort and casting.

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PROVENANCE

Where this page gets its facts

  • USGS: Lake Darling Near Foxholm, Nd (sensor ID 05115500)

Water data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Weather forecasts/alerts: National Weather Service (NWS). Coastal tide/observation data: NOAA CO-OPS where applicable. Derived scores are site calculations, not official agency products.

ACCESS + REGULATIONS

Verify before you fish

Fishing license

Licensing and exemptions vary.

USFWS license finder →
North Dakota rules

Seasons, limits and special reaches can change.

Verify official rules →
Access

A sensor coordinate is not proof of legal public access.

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KEEP EXPLORING

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TRANSPARENCY

What this score means

This is a planning score based on measurable conditions. It is not a bite forecast and cannot guarantee catches. Missing facts are left unavailable rather than invented.

Read the methodology →