🐟 What fish can you catch in Minot?

Most commonly caught species around Minot , ND : Northern pike - 355 reported catches Walleye - 201 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 158 reported catches Yellow perch - 55 reported catches Black bullhead - 32 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Minot fishing reports?

The latest Minot , ND fishing reports are: @Diego07k reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Darling . @b.contreras reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Darling . @Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake . @burley.blessum reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Darling . @kristophererickson reported a nice Northern pike at Rice Lake . .

Fishing in Minot, ND

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

Anglers in Minot , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Souris River (Mouse River) , State Fair Pond , Des Lacs River .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Minot

Latest Minot fishing reports

Northern pike

Lake Darling

29 in · 5 lb

Northern pike

Lake Darling

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Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake

25 in · 9 lb

Northern pike

Lake Darling

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Northern pike

Rice Lake

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Northern pike

Buffalo Lodge Lake

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Northern pike

Buffalo Lodge Lake

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Walleye

Rice Lake

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Northern pike

Lake Darling

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Walleye

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Fishing regulations in Minot

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 April 28th, 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

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

48°14′15″N 101°16′41.2″W

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FAQ about Minot fishing

Anglers in Minot, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Souris River (Mouse River), State Fair Pond, and Des Lacs River.

Most commonly caught species around Minot, ND:

Northern pike - 355 reported catches
Walleye - 201 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 158 reported catches
Yellow perch - 55 reported catches
Black bullhead - 32 reported catches

The latest Minot, ND fishing reports are:

@Diego07k reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Darling.
@b.contreras reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Darling.
@Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake.
@burley.blessum reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Darling.
@kristophererickson reported a nice Northern pike at Rice Lake.

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