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Fishing in Drayton, ND

North Dakota, United States

Best fishing spots in Drayton, ND

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Top fish species in Drayton

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
Yellow perch
Yellow perch
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Walleye

Two Rivers

15 in · 1 lb

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Northern pike

Park River

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Northern pike

Park River

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Northern pike

Park River

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Pumpkinseed

Tamarac River

8 in · 1 lb

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Yellow perch

Lake Renwick

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Northern pike

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Yellow bullhead

Lake Renwick

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Walleye

Tongue River

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About Drayton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Drayton, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 63 catches for Channel catfish, 41 catches for Northern pike, and 27 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Drayton

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 Channel catfish as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 24

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length
East of ND Highway 1: Bag limit and possession limit = 5 channel catfish, and it is illegal to take or possess more than 1 channel catfish greater than 24-inches in total length. West of ND Highway 1: no bag limit, no possession limit, no size limit. It is illegal to gaff any species in waters in which there are size limits.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

48°33′43.2″N 97°10′45.8″W
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FAQ about Drayton fishing

Anglers in Drayton, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River of the North (MN), Tamarac River, and Park River.
Most commonly caught species around Drayton, ND:
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