🐟 What fish can you catch in Max?

Most commonly caught species around Max , ND : Smallmouth bass - 468 reported catches Northern pike - 388 reported catches Walleye - 312 reported catches Channel catfish - 61 reported catches Yellow perch - 55 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Max fishing reports?

The latest Max , ND fishing reports are: @maddixfylling reported a nice Northern pike at McClusky Canal . @Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake . @b-seifert reported a nice Walleye at Lake Audubon . @kristophererickson reported a nice Northern pike at Rice Lake . @kristophererickson reported a nice Walleye at Rice Lake . .

Fishing in Max, ND

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

Anglers in Max , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea , Lake Audubon , Max City Pond , Lake Gertie .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Max

Latest Max fishing reports

Northern pike

McClusky Canal

25 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake

25 in · 9 lb

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

Walleye

Lake Audubon

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Walleye

Crooked Lake

24 in · 6 lb

Walleye

Lake Audubon

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Walleye

Lake Audubon

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Fishing regulations in Max

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.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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

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47°49′13.4″N 101°17′28″W

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FAQ about Max fishing

Anglers in Max, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea, Lake Audubon, Max City Pond, and Lake Gertie.

Most commonly caught species around Max, ND:

Smallmouth bass - 468 reported catches
Northern pike - 388 reported catches
Walleye - 312 reported catches
Channel catfish - 61 reported catches
Yellow perch - 55 reported catches

The latest Max, ND fishing reports are:

@maddixfylling reported a nice Northern pike at McClusky Canal.
@Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake.
@b-seifert reported a nice Walleye at Lake Audubon.
@kristophererickson reported a nice Northern pike at Rice Lake.
@kristophererickson reported a nice Walleye at Rice Lake.

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