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Fishing in Fort Ransom, ND

North Dakota, United States

Best fishing spots in Fort Ransom, ND

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Top fish species in Fort Ransom

Walleye
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Northern pike

Lake LaMoure

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

Clausen Springs

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Largemouth bass

Clausen Springs

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Largemouth bass

Clausen Springs

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Largemouth bass

Clausen Springs

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Clausen Springs

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Largemouth bass

Clausen Springs

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Yellow perch

Clausen Springs

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Largemouth bass

Clausen Springs

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About Fort Ransom fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Fort Ransom, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 58 catches for Walleye, 56 catches for Largemouth bass, and 32 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Fort Ransom

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

Walleye

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Open

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5

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5
Possession limit = 10 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. In Red and Bois de Sioux rivers up to the first vehicular bridge or crossing on any of their tributaries combined bag limit and possession limit is reduced to 3 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. Minimum size of 14-inches applies to Walleye and Sauger caught from Lake Elsie (Richland Co.), Buffalo Lake (Sargent Co) and including connected waters north to Sargent Co. Rd. 1, and Jameston and Pipestem reservoirs (Stutsman Co.) and upstream to and including the first bridge crossing.
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46°31′27.8″N 97°55′51.6″W
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FAQ about Fort Ransom fishing

Anglers in Fort Ransom, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Sheyenne River, Clausen Springs, and Spring Creek.
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