Fishing in Pembina, ND

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

Anglers in Pembina , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River (CAN) , Red River of the North (MN) , Pembina River (Manitoba) , Roseau River (CAN) , Pembina River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Pembina?

Most commonly caught species around Pembina , ND : Channel catfish - 92 reported catches Northern pike - 88 reported catches Yellow perch - 51 reported catches Walleye - 48 reported catches Common carp - 26 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Pembina fishing reports?

The latest Pembina , ND fishing reports are: @vernonpalmer reported a nice Black bullhead at Deadhorse Creek . @Bostonchef reported a nice Northern pike at St. Malo Lake . @Bostonchef reported a nice Black bullhead at St. Malo Lake . @williampenate reported a nice Brown bullhead at St. Malo Lake . @wesreimer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Deadhorse Creek . .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Pembina

Latest Pembina fishing reports

Black bullhead

Deadhorse Creek

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Northern pike

St. Malo Lake

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Black bullhead

St. Malo Lake

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Brown bullhead

St. Malo Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Deadhorse Creek

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Yellow bullhead

Deadhorse Creek

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Creek chub

Deadhorse Creek

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Creek chub

Deadhorse Creek

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White sucker

St. Malo Lake

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White sucker

St. Malo Lake

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Fishing regulations in Pembina

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 September 5th, 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

48°58′0.8″N 97°14′51″W

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FAQ about Pembina fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Pembina, North Dakota?

Anglers in Pembina, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Red River (CAN), Red River of the North (MN), Pembina River (Manitoba), Roseau River (CAN), and Pembina River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Pembina?

Most commonly caught species around Pembina, ND:

Channel catfish - 92 reported catches
Northern pike - 88 reported catches
Yellow perch - 51 reported catches
Walleye - 48 reported catches
Common carp - 26 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Pembina fishing reports?

The latest Pembina, ND fishing reports are:

@vernonpalmer reported a nice Black bullhead at Deadhorse Creek.
@Bostonchef reported a nice Northern pike at St. Malo Lake.
@Bostonchef reported a nice Black bullhead at St. Malo Lake.
@williampenate reported a nice Brown bullhead at St. Malo Lake.
@wesreimer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Deadhorse Creek.

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

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