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Fishing in Blacktail, ND

North Dakota, United States

Best fishing spots in Blacktail, ND

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Top fish species in Blacktail

Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Walleye
Walleye
White bass
White bass
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

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Northern pike

16 in · 1 lb

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Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

19 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

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Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

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Northern pike

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Common carp

Little Muddy River

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Walleye

Upper Missouri River (North Dakota)

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Upper Missouri River (North Dakota)

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Walleye

Kota-Ray Dam

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About Blacktail fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Blacktail, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 552 catches for Northern pike, 143 catches for Channel catfish, and 123 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Blacktail

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 Northern pike as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

48°25′57.7″N 103°44′24″W
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FAQ about Blacktail fishing

Anglers in Blacktail, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Little Muddy River, Blacktail Lake, and Blacktail Creek.
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