Top fish species at Short Creek Dam

Northern pike
Northern pike
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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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length · weight

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Northern pike

29 in · 5 lb

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General info

Short Creek Dam is a lake located in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

48°59′0.5″N 102°45′54″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Short Creek Dam?

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Fishing regulations at Short Creek Dam, ND

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.

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FAQ about Short Creek Dam fishing

📍 Where is Short Creek Dam located?
Short Creek Dam is a lake located in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°59′0.5″N 102°45′54″W
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🎣 Where on Short Creek Dam is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Short Creek Dam by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Short Creek Dam?
The most common species in Short Creek Dam are:
📢 What are the latest Short Creek Dam fishing reports?
The latest Short Creek Dam fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Short Creek Dam right now?
According to fishing regulations at Short Creek Dam, some of the species in season this June include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Short Creek Dam?

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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