Fishing in Washburn, ND

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

Anglers in Washburn , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (ND) , McClusky Canal , Painted Woods Creek , East Arroda Dam , Burnt Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Washburn?

Most commonly caught species around Washburn , ND : Smallmouth bass - 371 reported catches Walleye - 280 reported catches Northern pike - 268 reported catches Largemouth bass - 235 reported catches Bluegill - 95 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Washburn fishing reports?

The latest Washburn , ND fishing reports are: @Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Bluegill at Riverdale City Pond . @quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon . @quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon . @Fishmoods.b reported a nice Smallmouth bass at McClusky Canal . .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Washburn

Latest Washburn fishing reports

Bluegill

Riverdale City Pond

8 in · 6 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lake Audubon

19 in · 4 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Audubon

length · weight

Lake Audubon

15 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

McClusky Canal

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake (Oliver)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Audubon

15 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Harmon Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Harmony Lake

length · weight

White bass

Lake Audubon

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Washburn

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

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Additional information

No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination) Smallmouth bass may not be taken with underwater spearfishing gear.

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

47°17′31.2″N 101°01′40.1″W

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FAQ about Washburn fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Washburn, North Dakota?

Anglers in Washburn, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (ND), McClusky Canal, Painted Woods Creek, East Arroda Dam, and Burnt Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Washburn?

Most commonly caught species around Washburn, ND:

Smallmouth bass - 371 reported catches
Walleye - 280 reported catches
Northern pike - 268 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 235 reported catches
Bluegill - 95 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Washburn fishing reports?

The latest Washburn, ND fishing reports are:

@Walleyewizard34 reported a nice Bluegill at Riverdale City Pond.
@quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon.
@quadeeverson reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Audubon.
@Fishmoods.b reported a nice Smallmouth bass at McClusky Canal.

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

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