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 fish can you catch in Max?

Most commonly caught species around Max , ND : Smallmouth bass - 491 reported catches Northern pike - 405 reported catches Walleye - 331 reported catches Channel catfish - 61 reported catches Yellow perch - 56 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Max fishing reports?

The latest Max , ND fishing reports are: @jaredbland reported a nice Cutthroat trout at State Fair Pond . @jaredbland reported a nice Rainbow trout at State Fair Pond . @Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Bluegill at Riverdale City Pond . @quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon . @quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon . .

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

Cutthroat trout

State Fair Pond

17 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

State Fair Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Riverdale City Pond

8 in · 6 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lake Audubon

19 in · 4 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Audubon

length · weight

Lake Audubon

15 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

McClusky Canal

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Audubon

15 in · 1 lb

Northern pike

Hiddenwood Lake

25 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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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 June 16th, 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

Additional information

No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination) Smallmouth bass may not be taken with underwater spearfishing gear.

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

47°49′13.4″N 101°17′28″W

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FAQ about Max fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Max, North Dakota?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Max?

Most commonly caught species around Max, ND:

Smallmouth bass - 491 reported catches
Northern pike - 405 reported catches
Walleye - 331 reported catches
Channel catfish - 61 reported catches
Yellow perch - 56 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Max fishing reports?

The latest Max, ND fishing reports are:

@jaredbland reported a nice Cutthroat trout at State Fair Pond.
@jaredbland reported a nice Rainbow trout at State Fair Pond.
@Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Bluegill at Riverdale City Pond.
@quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon.
@quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon.

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

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: