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Fishing in Sanborn, ND

North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Sanborn

Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Black crappie
Black crappie
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

Jamestown Reservoir

17 in · 3 lb

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Yellow perch

Fox Lake

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Black crappie

Jamestown Reservoir

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Northern pike

Lake Ashtabula

37 in · 12 lb

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Black crappie

Jamestown Reservoir

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Northern pike

Jamestown Reservoir

20 in · 1 lb

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Walleye

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Walleye

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About Sanborn fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Sanborn, North Dakota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 185 catches for Northern pike, 164 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 120 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Sanborn

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

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

46°56′34.1″N 98°13′25.7″W
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FAQ about Sanborn fishing

Anglers in Sanborn, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Sheyenne River, Lake Ashtabula, Spring Creek, Moon Lake, and Eckelson Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Sanborn, ND:
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