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Fishing in Oxbow, ND

North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Oxbow

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Northern pike
Northern pike
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Goldeye
Goldeye

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Northern pike

Lee Lake

30 in · 6 lb

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Northern pike

Lee Lake

30 in · 6 lb

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Northern pike

Lee Lake

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Largemouth bass

Blue Eagle Lake

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Black bullhead

Rocky Pond

11 in · 1 lb

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Walleye

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Whisky Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Blue Eagle Lake

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Northern pike

Blue Eagle Lake

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About Oxbow fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Oxbow, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 511 catches for Channel catfish, 223 catches for Northern pike, and 192 catches for Largemouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Oxbow

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 April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 24

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length
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.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

46°40′7.3″N 96°48′36.4″W
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FAQ about Oxbow fishing

Anglers in Oxbow, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River of the North (MN), Sheyenne River, Wild Rice River, Woodhaven #2 Park, and Rocky Pond.
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