🐟 What fish can you catch in New Salem?

Most commonly caught species around New Salem , ND : Northern pike - 391 reported catches Largemouth bass - 303 reported catches Walleye - 228 reported catches Channel catfish - 200 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 186 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Salem fishing reports?

The latest New Salem , ND fishing reports are: @everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . @everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . @everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . @everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . @everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond . .

Fishing in New Salem, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Salem, North Dakota?

Anglers in New Salem , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Heart River , Sweet Briar Lake , Fish Creek Lake , Sweetbriar Creek , Gaebe Pond .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in New Salem

Latest New Salem fishing reports

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

49 in · 28 lb

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

23 in · 2 lb

Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in New Salem

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 17th, 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.

Esox lucius

Regulations for

46°50′35.2″N 101°25′4.1″W

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FAQ about New Salem fishing

Anglers in New Salem, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Heart River, Sweet Briar Lake, Fish Creek Lake, Sweetbriar Creek, and Gaebe Pond.

Most commonly caught species around New Salem, ND:

Northern pike - 391 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 303 reported catches
Walleye - 228 reported catches
Channel catfish - 200 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 186 reported catches

The latest New Salem, ND fishing reports are:

@everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.
@everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.
@everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.
@everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.
@everitta reported a nice Northern pike at Cottonwood Park Pond.

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