Fishing

North Dakota's public fishing waters range from small impoundments to large river systems and reservoirs.  They offer anglers many opportunities to pursue their favorite fish.

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Videos of March 2009 fisheries meetings about Lakes Oahe and Sakakawea, Missouri River, and Devils Lake.

General Information

• Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS)
• Fishing Regulations Guide
• Fishing - Frequently Asked Questions
• Fish Species
• Fish Stocking Lists
• Fishing Waters
  • Fishing Piers
  • Lake Contour Maps
  • Devils Lake Boat Ramps
  • Missouri River Boating Access - See Also 2011 Missouri River System Flooding Access Questions and Answers
    
  • Red River Angler's Guide - Includes Public Fishing Access Sites
• Licensing
• Report a Violation
• Season Dates
• State Record Fish
• Whopper Club and Catch and Release Club
• Tagged Fish Report
•   Fishing Tournament Application (750Kb PDF)

Helpful Tips

• Boating Information
• Ice Fishing
  • Darkhouse Spearfishing
    
  • Ice Safety
  • Lake Sakakawea Ice Fishing Access Points
• Fishing Related ND Outdoors Magazine Articles
• Removing the Y Bones from Northern Pike (453Kb PDF)

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