North Dakota fishing seasons
7 species profiles in our database list North Dakota waters among their fisheries — including Sauger, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, American Paddlefish. Below: what's in season month by month, where to fish, and the licence source you need. Seasons shift year to year; the official agency has the final word.
Best months to fish in North Dakota
Months when the largest share of North Dakota's profiled species are in season, from our database. Full calendar: What's Biting.
North Dakota fishing calendar, month by month
Each month links to the species in season then, from our season windows. A month is charted when at least 3 species are in season.
Freshwater species in North Dakota
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
 American Paddlefish | Varies by watershed and local regulation |
 Channel Catfish | Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov |
 Common Carp | Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov |
 Emerald Shiner | Varies by watershed and local regulation |
 Goldeye | Varies by watershed and local regulation |
 Mooneye | Varies by watershed and local regulation |
 Sauger | Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov |
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Licences & regulations — North Dakota (Game and Fish)
Rules, seasons and size limits change: check the official agency before you fish.
Official: gf.nd.gov
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