🐟 What fish can you catch in Sawyer?

Most commonly caught species around Sawyer , ND : Northern pike - 325 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 151 reported catches Walleye - 113 reported catches Yellow perch - 46 reported catches Bluegill - 31 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sawyer fishing reports?

The latest Sawyer , ND fishing reports are: @Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake . @kristophererickson reported a nice Northern pike at Rice Lake . @FaultyWood reported a nice Northern pike at Buffalo Lodge Lake . @FaultyWood reported a nice Northern pike at Buffalo Lodge Lake . @kristophererickson reported a nice Walleye at Rice Lake . .

Fishing in Sawyer, ND

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

Anglers in Sawyer , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Souris River (Mouse River) , State Fair Pond .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Sawyer

Latest Sawyer fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake

25 in · 9 lb

Northern pike

Rice Lake

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Northern pike

Buffalo Lodge Lake

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Northern pike

Buffalo Lodge Lake

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Walleye

Rice Lake

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Walleye

Crooked Lake

24 in · 6 lb

Walleye

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Walleye

Lake Gertie

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White crappie

State Fair Pond

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Black crappie

State Fair Pond

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Fishing regulations in Sawyer

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

48°05′21.8″N 101°03′11.9″W

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FAQ about Sawyer fishing

Anglers in Sawyer, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Souris River (Mouse River) and State Fair Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Sawyer, ND:

Northern pike - 325 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 151 reported catches
Walleye - 113 reported catches
Yellow perch - 46 reported catches
Bluegill - 31 reported catches

The latest Sawyer, ND fishing reports are:

@Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake.
@kristophererickson reported a nice Northern pike at Rice Lake.
@FaultyWood reported a nice Northern pike at Buffalo Lodge Lake.
@FaultyWood reported a nice Northern pike at Buffalo Lodge Lake.
@kristophererickson reported a nice Walleye at Rice Lake.

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