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Fishing

Fishing Opening Page

Fishing Licenses

Purchase fishing license online or over the phone. Residents and nonresidents age 16 and older need fishing licenses. Licenses are valid for one year starting April 1 and ending March 31 of the following year. An angler must possess a valid fishing license for the respective season.

Fishing Waters and Access

Here you will find information on the states public fishing waters such as lake contour maps, Missouri River boating access maps, Devils Lake access maps, and fishing piers.

Fishing FAQs

Popular questions and answers to help anglers understand and gain insight to fisheries management challenges in North Dakota.

State Record Fish

North Dakota's current state record fish including information on what is required to qualify a state record fish.

Whopper Club/Catch and Release Club

How to qualify or submit an entry for the Whopper Club or Catch & Release Club. Also includes a database search tool to look up past and present club entries.

Tagged Fish Reporting