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Fishing in Heil, ND

North Dakota, United States

Best fishing spots in Heil, ND

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Top fish species in Heil

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White bass
White bass

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Sauger

Cannonball River

14 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Cannonball River

21 in · 5 lb

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Walleye

Heart River

17 in · 2 lb

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Walleye

Heart River

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Walleye

Heart River

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Channel catfish

Lake Tschida

29 in · 10 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Tschida

16 in · 3 lb

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Northern pike

Heart River

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Northern pike

Heart River

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Greengill hybrid

Heart River

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About Heil fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Heil, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 101 catches for Smallmouth bass, 81 catches for Walleye, and 76 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Heil

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

46°23′21.1″N 101°42′4.3″W
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FAQ about Heil fishing

Anglers in Heil, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Heart River and Cannonball River.
Most commonly caught species around Heil, ND:
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