New Rockford Reservoir

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North Dakota, United States

5.0·5 catches

Logged catches

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Top fish species at New Rockford Reservoir

Black bullhead

Northern pike

Walleye

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New Rockford Reservoir fishing reports

Black bullhead

length · weight

Black bullhead

7 in · 1 lb

Black bullhead

length · weight

Northern pike

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Walleye

22 in · 4 lb

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When are Northern Pike biting on New Rockford Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at New Rockford Reservoir, 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.

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Northern pike

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Synonyms

Esox lucius

Season open: year-round

Walleye

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Sander vitreus

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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FAQ about New Rockford Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is the New Rockford Reservoir located?

the New Rockford Reservoir is a stream located in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:

47°41′19″N 99°09′5″W

🎣 Where on the New Rockford Reservoir is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the New Rockford Reservoir 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 the New Rockford Reservoir?

The most common species in the New Rockford Reservoir are:

Black bullhead - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
Northern pike - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest New Rockford Reservoir fishing reports?

The latest New Rockford Reservoir fishing reports are:

@nickharris7742 reported a nice Black bullhead.
@graysonludwig reported a nice Black bullhead.
@sillyboy6948 reported a nice Black bullhead.
@masonschuster reported a nice Northern pike.
@BenBullinger reported a nice Walleye.

🗓️ What species are in season at the New Rockford Reservoir right now?

According to fishing regulations at the New Rockford Reservoir, 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 the New Rockford Reservoir?

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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New Rockford Reservoir

Top fish species at New Rockford Reservoir

New Rockford Reservoir fishing reports

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When are Northern Pike biting on New Rockford Reservoir?

Fishing regulations at New Rockford Reservoir, ND

Regulations for top species

Northern pike

Walleye

Reviews of New Rockford Reservoir

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