🐟 What fish can you catch in White Shield?

Most commonly caught species around White Shield , ND : Walleye - 537 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 500 reported catches Northern pike - 326 reported catches Channel catfish - 135 reported catches Common carp - 50 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest White Shield fishing reports?

The latest White Shield , ND fishing reports are: @blazehaas reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Sakakawea . @blazehaas reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Sakakawea . @bowen.peterson reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Sakakawea . @bowen.peterson reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Sakakawea . @bowen.peterson reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Sakakawea . .

Fishing in White Shield, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in White Shield, North Dakota?

Anglers in White Shield , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea , Missouri River (ND) , Beulah Bay , Douglas Creek Bay .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in White Shield

Latest White Shield fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Lake Sakakawea

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Northern pike

Lake Sakakawea

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Sakakawea

18 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Sakakawea

20 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

Lake Sakakawea

24 in · 5 lb

White bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Sakakawea

25 in · 6 lb

Goldeye

Lake Sakakawea

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Sakakawea

length · weight

Bluegill

Van Hook Arm

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in White Shield

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 Walleye 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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Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Possession limit = 10 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. In Red and Bois de Sioux rivers up to the first vehicular bridge or crossing on any of their tributaries combined bag limit and possession limit is reduced to 3 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. Minimum size of 14-inches applies to Walleye and Sauger caught from Lake Elsie (Richland Co.), Buffalo Lake (Sargent Co) and including connected waters north to Sargent Co. Rd. 1, and Jameston and Pipestem reservoirs (Stutsman Co.) and upstream to and including the first bridge crossing.

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Sander vitreus

Regulations for

47°39′36.4″N 101°50′37″W

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FAQ about White Shield fishing

Anglers in White Shield, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River (ND), Beulah Bay, and Douglas Creek Bay.

Most commonly caught species around White Shield, ND:

Walleye - 537 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 500 reported catches
Northern pike - 326 reported catches
Channel catfish - 135 reported catches
Common carp - 50 reported catches

The latest White Shield, ND fishing reports are:

@blazehaas reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Sakakawea.
@blazehaas reported a nice Northern pike at Lake Sakakawea.
@bowen.peterson reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Sakakawea.
@bowen.peterson reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Sakakawea.
@bowen.peterson reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Sakakawea.

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