🐟 What fish can you catch in Spiritwood Lake?

Most commonly caught species around Spiritwood Lake , ND : Northern pike - 181 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 161 reported catches Walleye - 117 reported catches Black crappie - 96 reported catches Yellow perch - 58 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Spiritwood Lake fishing reports?

The latest Spiritwood Lake , ND fishing reports are: @reeganhansen reported a nice Walleye . @Aydenpikemaster reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Jamestown Reservoir . @Crosby.Syverson reported a nice Yellow perch at Fox Lake . @trevorschmidt reported a nice Black crappie at Jamestown Reservoir . @owen.b reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Ashtabula . .

Fishing in Spiritwood Lake, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota?

Anglers in Spiritwood Lake , ND recommend these top fishing spots: James River , Jamestown Reservoir , Spiritwood Lake , Pipestem Lake , Pipestem Creek .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Spiritwood Lake

Latest Spiritwood Lake fishing reports

Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

Jamestown Reservoir

17 in · 3 lb

Yellow perch

Fox Lake

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Black crappie

Jamestown Reservoir

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Northern pike

Lake Ashtabula

37 in · 12 lb

Black crappie

Jamestown Reservoir

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Northern pike

Jamestown Reservoir

20 in · 1 lb

Walleye

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Fishing regulations in Spiritwood Lake

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.

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Regulations for

47°04′27.5″N 98°35′11.8″W

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FAQ about Spiritwood Lake fishing

Anglers in Spiritwood Lake, ND recommend these top fishing spots: James River, Jamestown Reservoir, Spiritwood Lake, Pipestem Lake, and Pipestem Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Spiritwood Lake, ND:

Northern pike - 181 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 161 reported catches
Walleye - 117 reported catches
Black crappie - 96 reported catches
Yellow perch - 58 reported catches

The latest Spiritwood Lake, ND fishing reports are:

@reeganhansen reported a nice Walleye.
@Aydenpikemaster reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Jamestown Reservoir.
@Crosby.Syverson reported a nice Yellow perch at Fox Lake.
@trevorschmidt reported a nice Black crappie at Jamestown Reservoir.
@owen.b reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Ashtabula.

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