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Fishing in Garrison, ND

North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Garrison

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Walleye
Walleye
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

East Arroda Dam

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Northern pike

McClusky Canal

25 in · 5 lb

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Northern pike

East Arroda Dam

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Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake

25 in · 9 lb

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Walleye

Lake Audubon

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Northern pike

Rice Lake

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Walleye

Rice Lake

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Walleye

Lake Audubon

21 in · 4 lb

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Walleye

Lake Audubon

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Walleye

Crooked Lake

24 in · 6 lb

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About Garrison fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Garrison, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 425 catches for Smallmouth bass, 301 catches for Northern pike, and 296 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Garrison

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.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

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5
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

Regulations for

47°39′11.5″N 101°25′18.8″W
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FAQ about Garrison fishing

Anglers in Garrison, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River (ND), Lake Audubon, Riverdale City Pond, and Douglas Creek Bay.
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