Fishing in North Dakota

142 verified fishing spots across North Dakota, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in North Dakota

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Gascoyne Lake

Gascoyne, ND· 46.2575, -102.9517
Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:36 AM
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North Tobiason Lake

Hatton, ND· 47.6214, -97.8011
Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:19 AM
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Larson Lake

Regent, ND· 46.4089, -102.5489
Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Odland Dam

Beach, ND· 46.9739, -103.6264
Yellow Perch • Walleye • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:41 AM
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Cedar Lake

Reeder, ND· 46.1953, -102.5847
Northern Pike • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:35 AM
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Little Muddy River

Williston, ND· 48.1633, -103.5858
Channel Catfish • Walleye • Sauger
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:44 AM
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Casselton Reservoir

Casselton, ND· 46.9022, -97.2144
Northern Pike • Black Crappie • Bluegill
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
7:15 AM
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McVille Dam

McVille, ND· 47.7733, -98.1917
Walleye • Yellow Perch • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
74.0Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Matejcek Dam

Lankin, ND· 48.1758, -98.1258
Walleye • Black Crappie • Bluegill
Today's fishing
73.0Good
Best time
6:22 AM
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Mount Carmel Dam

Langdon, ND· 48.9136, -98.4067
Walleye • Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Balta Dam

Balta, ND· 48.1633, -100.0417
Northern Pike • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:29 AM
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Kulm-Edgeley Dam

Edgeley, ND· 46.3314, -98.7906
Bluegill • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:20 AM

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Fishing regulations in North Dakota

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

North Dakota Game & Fish — official regulations