🐟 What fish can you catch in Wilton?

Most commonly caught species around Wilton , ND : Northern pike - 383 reported catches Largemouth bass - 318 reported catches Walleye - 195 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 162 reported catches Channel catfish - 155 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Wilton fishing reports?

The latest Wilton , ND fishing reports are: @craigthomas6207 reported a nice Common carp . @craigthomas6207 reported a nice Channel catfish . @Fishmoods.b reported a nice Smallmouth bass at McClusky Canal . @craigthomas6207 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake (Oliver) . @Toypulr08 reported a nice Black bullhead at Sweet Briar Lake . .

Fishing in Wilton, ND

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

Anglers in Wilton , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (ND) , McClusky Canal , New Johns Lake , Heckers Lake , Painted Woods Creek .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Wilton , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Northern pike caught in Wilton?

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Wilton , ND was a 5 ft / 52 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cschatz at Cottonwood Park Pond on April 16, 2026 .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Wilton?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Wilton , ND was a 3 ft caught by Fishbrain user @matthewoieary at McDowell Dam on July 28, 2025 .

Q: What's the biggest Walleye caught in Wilton?

The biggest Walleye (by length) reported in Wilton , ND was a 4 ft / 24 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @nathankumer at Harmon Lake on December 1, 2024 .

North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Wilton

Latest Wilton fishing reports

Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Smallmouth bass

McClusky Canal

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Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake (Oliver)

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Black bullhead

Sweet Briar Lake

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Channel catfish

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Nelson Lake (Oliver)

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

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Channel catfish

Sweet Briar Lake

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in Wilton

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 May 7th, 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°09′29.2″N 100°47′3.1″W

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FAQ about Wilton fishing

Anglers in Wilton, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (ND), McClusky Canal, New Johns Lake, Heckers Lake, and Painted Woods Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Wilton, ND:

Northern pike - 383 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 318 reported catches
Walleye - 195 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 162 reported catches
Channel catfish - 155 reported catches

The latest Wilton, ND fishing reports are:

@craigthomas6207 reported a nice Common carp.
@craigthomas6207 reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Fishmoods.b reported a nice Smallmouth bass at McClusky Canal.
@craigthomas6207 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nelson Lake (Oliver).
@Toypulr08 reported a nice Black bullhead at Sweet Briar Lake.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Wilton, ND was a 5 ft / 52 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cschatz at Cottonwood Park Pond on April 16, 2026.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Wilton, ND was a 3 ft caught by Fishbrain user @matthewoieary at McDowell Dam on July 28, 2025.

The biggest Walleye (by length) reported in Wilton, ND was a 4 ft / 24 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @nathankumer at Harmon Lake on December 1, 2024.