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North Dakota Game and Fish Department Website Help Center

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Website Help Center

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  • General Information: 701-328-6300
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  • Report All Poachers: 701-328-9921

Fishing Information

General Fishing Information

What fish can I harvest?

Where can I fish?

What do I need before I can go fishing?

I am new to fishing. Where can I find advice to help get me started?

What are some resources for anglers with disabilities?

Where can I find complete fishing regulations?

Where can I find fish stocking information?

Go to the Where to Fish page. Search for the lake you are interested in. If the lake has been stocked there will be a stocking report under "Lake Details > Reports" in the record the search returns.

Fishing License Information

What licenses do I need to fish?

Am I considered a North Dakota resident for licensing purposes?

What is this going to cost me?

Miscellaneous Fishing Information

Aquatic Nuisance Species - What are they, and why should I care?

Where can I find information about fish diseases and other issues impacting fish health?

I caught a tagged fish. Where can I report the tag number?

I just caught a monster fish. Is it a state record?

I just caught a big, tasty fish. How do I cook it?

Miscellaneous Fishing Information Resources