Fishing in Mandan, ND

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

Anglers in Mandan , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (ND) , Heart River , Cottonwood Park Pond , Harmon Lake , OWLS Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Mandan?

Most commonly caught species around Mandan , ND : Northern pike - 406 reported catches Largemouth bass - 316 reported catches Walleye - 227 reported catches Channel catfish - 205 reported catches Bluegill - 131 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Mandan fishing reports?

The latest Mandan , ND fishing reports are: @mudNtrucks reported a nice White bass at OWLS Pond . @craigthomas6207 reported a nice Channel catfish . @CatfishQueenofND reported a nice Channel catfish at Missouri River (General Sibley) . @jameswisthoff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lakewood Lake . @jameswisthoff reported a nice Northern pike at Whispering Bay . .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Mandan

Latest Mandan fishing reports

White bass

OWLS Pond

19 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Channel catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

Missouri River (General Sibley)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lakewood Lake

length · weight

Northern pike

Whispering Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cottonwood Lake

20 in · 4 lb

Walleye

length · weight

Channel catfish

Missouri River (General Sibley)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Southport Marina

length · weight

Common carp

Southport Marina

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Mandan

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 12th, 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°49′44.4″N 100°53′13.2″W

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FAQ about Mandan fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Mandan, North Dakota?

Anglers in Mandan, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (ND), Heart River, Cottonwood Park Pond, Harmon Lake, and OWLS Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Mandan?

Most commonly caught species around Mandan, ND:

Northern pike - 406 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 316 reported catches
Walleye - 227 reported catches
Channel catfish - 205 reported catches
Bluegill - 131 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Mandan fishing reports?

The latest Mandan, ND fishing reports are:

@mudNtrucks reported a nice White bass at OWLS Pond.
@craigthomas6207 reported a nice Channel catfish.
@CatfishQueenofND reported a nice Channel catfish at Missouri River (General Sibley).
@jameswisthoff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lakewood Lake.
@jameswisthoff reported a nice Northern pike at Whispering Bay.

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

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