🐟 What fish can you catch in Williston?

Most commonly caught species around Williston , ND : Northern pike - 669 reported catches Walleye - 256 reported catches Channel catfish - 193 reported catches White bass - 102 reported catches Yellow perch - 78 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Williston fishing reports?

The latest Williston , ND fishing reports are: @alecdamrill reported a nice Northern pike at West Spring Lake Pond . @gabriel.casas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kota-Ray Dam . @soulzzgxdly reported a nice Northern pike at East Spring Lake Pond . @flint.karvonen reported a nice Northern pike at Little Muddy River . @rebeccakarvonen reported a nice Northern pike at East Spring Lake Pond . .

Fishing in Williston, ND

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

Anglers in Williston , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea , Missouri River (ND) , Little Muddy River , Upper Missouri River (North Dakota) , East Spring Lake Pond .

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

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Williston

Latest Williston fishing reports

Northern pike

West Spring Lake Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Kota-Ray Dam

length · weight

Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

24 in · 3 lb

Northern pike

Little Muddy River

41 in · 16 lb 2 oz

Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

19 in · 2 lb

Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

30 in · 5 lb

Common carp

Little Muddy River

31 in · 8 lb 8 oz

Common carp

Little Muddy River

29 in · 10 lb

Channel catfish

Arnegard Dam

length · weight

Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Williston

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 29th, 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

48°10′53″N 103°38′11″W

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FAQ about Williston fishing

Anglers in Williston, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River (ND), Little Muddy River, Upper Missouri River (North Dakota), and East Spring Lake Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Williston, ND:

Northern pike - 669 reported catches
Walleye - 256 reported catches
Channel catfish - 193 reported catches
White bass - 102 reported catches
Yellow perch - 78 reported catches

The latest Williston, ND fishing reports are:

@alecdamrill reported a nice Northern pike at West Spring Lake Pond.
@gabriel.casas reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kota-Ray Dam.
@soulzzgxdly reported a nice Northern pike at East Spring Lake Pond.
@flint.karvonen reported a nice Northern pike at Little Muddy River.
@rebeccakarvonen reported a nice Northern pike at East Spring Lake Pond.

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