Wakesurf Spot · North Dakota
Stanley Reservoir
A 253-acre reservoir in Mountrail County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Stanley Reservoir sits in Mountrail County, North Dakota that covers about 253 acres. Being a smaller lake, any wake-boat use hinges on the local ordinance and how busy the water is.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.
Stanley Reservoir appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the North Dakota rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: North Dakota Game and Fish. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
More wakesurf spots in North Dakota
A 953-acre reservoir in Logan County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 827-acre reservoir in Rolette County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 827-acre reservoir in Rolette County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 240-acre reservoir in Towner County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
A 1,750-acre reservoir in Bowman County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stanley Reservoir is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.
Stanley Reservoir covers roughly 253 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. North Dakota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the North Dakota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. North Dakota: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.