🐟 What fish can you catch in Elgin?

Most commonly caught species around Elgin , ND : Smallmouth bass - 101 reported catches Walleye - 82 reported catches Northern pike - 75 reported catches Channel catfish - 63 reported catches White bass - 42 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elgin fishing reports?

The latest Elgin , ND fishing reports are: @hayden.pouncey reported a nice Sauger at Cannonball River . @hayden.pouncey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cannonball River . @McCatches reported a nice Walleye at Heart River . @bobcrumpton reported a nice Walleye at Heart River . @bobcrumpton reported a nice Walleye at Heart River . .

Fishing in Elgin, ND

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

Anglers in Elgin , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Heart River , Cannonball River .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Elgin

Latest Elgin fishing reports

Sauger

Cannonball River

14 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Cannonball River

21 in · 5 lb

Walleye

Heart River

17 in · 2 lb

Walleye

Heart River

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Walleye

Heart River

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Tschida

29 in · 10 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Tschida

16 in · 3 lb

Northern pike

Heart River

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Northern pike

Heart River

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Greengill hybrid

Heart River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Elgin

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

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination) Smallmouth bass may not be taken with underwater spearfishing gear.

Micropterus dolomieui

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46°24′5″N 101°50′50.6″W

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FAQ about Elgin fishing

Anglers in Elgin, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Heart River and Cannonball River.

Most commonly caught species around Elgin, ND:

Smallmouth bass - 101 reported catches
Walleye - 82 reported catches
Northern pike - 75 reported catches
Channel catfish - 63 reported catches
White bass - 42 reported catches

The latest Elgin, ND fishing reports are:

@hayden.pouncey reported a nice Sauger at Cannonball River.
@hayden.pouncey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cannonball River.
@McCatches reported a nice Walleye at Heart River.
@bobcrumpton reported a nice Walleye at Heart River.
@bobcrumpton reported a nice Walleye at Heart River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Elgin, ND. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: