Top fish species at Lateral H

Paddlefish
Paddlefish
Walleye
Walleye
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General info

Lateral H is a stream located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Richland County, Montana. It is most popular for fishing Paddlefish and Walleye.

Location

47°48′35.6″N 104°02′19.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Lateral H, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: May 1 - May 21
Paddlefish

Paddlefish

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters
Required licenses
All paddlefish snaggers must possess a valid paddlefish tag in addition to required licensing.
Additional information
Seasonal creel limit is one paddlefish. It is illegal to take paddlefish with underwater spearfishing gear. Paddlefish may only be gaffed on snag and harvest days. Snagging of paddlefish is legal May 1 through May 21 for those with a valid paddlefish tag. Paddlefish snagging is legal only from 7 am to 7 pm (central time) during each day of the paddlefish snagging season. Select days are set aside for harvest and release only. Harvest-Only Days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. All paddlefish snagged and tagged must be removed from the river by 7 pm of each snagging day. The release of paddlefish (on harvest-only days) after snagging is illegal. Snag-and-Release-Only Days are Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays. Snaggers that possess their own unused and current paddlefish tag may snag but must release immediately any and all paddlefish snagged on each Sunday, Monday, and Thursday throughout the open season. No harvest of any paddlefish is allowed during these days. The use or possession of a gaff on a snag-and-release day is illegal. The open area includes the Yellowstone River in North Dakota, and the Missouri River west of the U.S. Highway 85 bridge to the Montana border, excluding that portion from the pipeline crossing (river mile 1,577) downstream to the upper end of the Lewis and Clark WMA (river mile 1,565). The use of more than one snag hook per line is illegal. Snagging from a boat is illegal. Each paddlefish snagger must cast for, hook, and reel in (retrieve) his/her own fish.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Polyodon spathula, Spoonbill
Season open: year-round
Walleye

Walleye

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.

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
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FAQ about Lateral H fishing

📍 Where is the Lateral H located?
the Lateral H is a stream located in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Richland County, Montana. Its coordinates are:
47°48′35.6″N 104°02′19.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Lateral H is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Lateral H 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 Lateral H?
The most common species in the Lateral H are:
  • Paddlefish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Lateral H fishing reports?
The latest Lateral H fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Lateral H right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Lateral H, some of the species in season this November 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 Lateral H?

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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