🐟 What fish can you catch in Bismarck?

Most commonly caught species around Bismarck , ND : Northern pike - 262 reported catches Walleye - 181 reported catches Largemouth bass - 157 reported catches Channel catfish - 122 reported catches Bluegill - 84 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bismarck fishing reports?

The latest Bismarck , ND fishing reports are: @jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . @jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . @AsherSeibel reported a nice Northern pike at Burnt Creek . @AsherSeibel reported a nice Northern pike at Burnt Creek . @jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . .

Fishing in Bismarck, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bismarck, North Dakota?

Anglers in Bismarck , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Cottonwood Park Pond , OWLS Pond , Harmon Lake , Hesket Station Public Fishing Stairway , Apple Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bismarck?

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Bismarck

Latest Bismarck fishing reports

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

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Northern pike

Burnt Creek

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Northern pike

Burnt Creek

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

35 in · 13 lb

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

33 in · 8 lb

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

30 in · 6 lb

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

33 in · 7 lb

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

32 in · 8 lb

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

34 in · 11 lb

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Fishing regulations in Bismarck

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Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Bismarck fishing

Anglers in Bismarck, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Cottonwood Park Pond, OWLS Pond, Harmon Lake, Hesket Station Public Fishing Stairway, and Apple Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Bismarck, ND:

Northern pike - 262 reported catches
Walleye - 181 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 157 reported catches
Channel catfish - 122 reported catches
Bluegill - 84 reported catches

The latest Bismarck, ND fishing reports are:

@jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.
@jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.
@AsherSeibel reported a nice Northern pike at Burnt Creek.
@AsherSeibel reported a nice Northern pike at Burnt Creek.
@jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.

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