Fishing in Northwood, ND

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

Anglers in Northwood , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Goose River , Golden Lake , Turtle River , Lake Tobiason .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Northwood?

Most commonly caught species around Northwood , ND : Channel catfish - 542 reported catches Northern pike - 197 reported catches Rainbow trout - 145 reported catches Walleye - 140 reported catches Yellow perch - 99 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Northwood fishing reports?

The latest Northwood , ND fishing reports are: @Bigolwalleye reported a nice Rock bass at Goose River . @talon.o.neill reported a nice Bluegill at Ryan Lake . @gunner.tronson reported a nice Rock bass at Goose River . @gunner.tronson reported a nice White sucker at Goose River . @Bigolwalleye reported a nice Walleye at Goose River . .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Northwood

Latest Northwood fishing reports

Rock bass

Goose River

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Bluegill

Ryan Lake

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Rock bass

Goose River

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White sucker

Goose River

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Walleye

Goose River

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Goldeye

Goose River

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Rainbow trout

Ryan Lake

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Rainbow trout

Ryan Lake

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Rainbow trout

Ryan Lake

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Rainbow trout

Ryan Lake

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Fishing regulations in Northwood

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 Channel catfish as of June 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 24

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

Additional information

East of ND Highway 1: Bag limit and possession limit = 5 channel catfish, and it is illegal to take or possess more than 1 channel catfish greater than 24-inches in total length. West of ND Highway 1: no bag limit, no possession limit, no size limit. It is illegal to gaff any species in waters in which there are size limits.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

47°44′18.2″N 97°34′14.5″W

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FAQ about Northwood fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Northwood, North Dakota?

Anglers in Northwood, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Goose River, Golden Lake, Turtle River, and Lake Tobiason.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Northwood?

Most commonly caught species around Northwood, ND:

Channel catfish - 542 reported catches
Northern pike - 197 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 145 reported catches
Walleye - 140 reported catches
Yellow perch - 99 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Northwood fishing reports?

The latest Northwood, ND fishing reports are:

@Bigolwalleye reported a nice Rock bass at Goose River.
@talon.o.neill reported a nice Bluegill at Ryan Lake.
@gunner.tronson reported a nice Rock bass at Goose River.
@gunner.tronson reported a nice White sucker at Goose River.
@Bigolwalleye reported a nice Walleye at Goose River.

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

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