What follows are driving directions and infrastructure information on the state’s managed waters, plus fish population remarks for the majority of North Dakota’s fisheries.
The number in parenthesis that follows each fishery is simply a code used by biologists to help identify those waters. The codes are also found on the maps to help readers locate waters in which they are interested.
The fishery outlooks provided by Game and Fish Department district fisheries supervisors are not all-inclusive reports, but rather peeks into each water’s fish populations to help frame angler expectations. With a record number of lakes scattered across North Dakota, fisheries biologists have yet to conduct thorough population assessments on many of the waters.
Any changes and updates on managed lakes appear on the Game and Fish Department’s website.
Most state public fishing waters have boat ramps. Lakes or rivers where no ramp exists are listed as “no ramp.” Check signs at each area for further restrictions.
Regularly Updated Fisheries Statuses and Fish Stocking Reports
