Fishing in Jamestown, ND

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

Anglers in Jamestown , ND recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Jamestown Reservoir , Spiritwood Lake , Pipestem Lake , Pipestem Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Jamestown?

Most commonly caught species around Jamestown , ND : Northern pike - 160 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 117 reported catches Walleye - 93 reported catches Black crappie - 82 reported catches Yellow perch - 38 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Jamestown fishing reports?

The latest Jamestown , ND fishing reports are: @seth-dunlap reported a nice Common carp at Jamestown Reservoir . @jbahr1609 reported a nice Sauger at Spiritwood Lake . @tate-bear reported a nice Northern pike at Jamestown Reservoir . @jbahr1609 reported a nice Walleye at Spiritwood Lake . @jbahr1609 reported a nice Walleye at Spiritwood Lake . .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Jamestown

Latest Jamestown fishing reports

Common carp

Jamestown Reservoir

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Sauger

Spiritwood Lake

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Northern pike

Jamestown Reservoir

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Walleye

Spiritwood Lake

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Walleye

Spiritwood Lake

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Walleye

Spiritwood Lake

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Walleye

Spiritwood Lake

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Black crappie

Jamestown Reservoir

13 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Walleye

Spiritwood Lake

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Walleye

Jamestown Reservoir

18 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Jamestown

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 Northern pike as of June 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Synonyms

Esox lucius

Regulations for

46°54′22.7″N 98°41′37″W

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FAQ about Jamestown fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Jamestown, North Dakota?

Anglers in Jamestown, ND recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Jamestown Reservoir, Spiritwood Lake, Pipestem Lake, and Pipestem Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Jamestown?

Most commonly caught species around Jamestown, ND:

Northern pike - 160 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 117 reported catches
Walleye - 93 reported catches
Black crappie - 82 reported catches
Yellow perch - 38 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Jamestown fishing reports?

The latest Jamestown, ND fishing reports are:

@seth-dunlap reported a nice Common carp at Jamestown Reservoir.
@jbahr1609 reported a nice Sauger at Spiritwood Lake.
@tate-bear reported a nice Northern pike at Jamestown Reservoir.
@jbahr1609 reported a nice Walleye at Spiritwood Lake.
@jbahr1609 reported a nice Walleye at Spiritwood Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Jamestown?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Jamestown, 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: