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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Parshall Bay is a lake located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

47°55′26.7″N 102°17′17″W
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Fishing regulations at Parshall Bay, 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: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters
Additional information
West of ND Highway 1: no bag limit, no possession limit, no size limit. East of ND Highway 1: Bag limit and possession limit = 5 channel catfish, and it is illegal to take or possess more than 1 channel catfish greater than 24-inches in total length.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
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
Season open: year-round
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

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
No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination) Smallmouth bass may not be taken with underwater spearfishing gear.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
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Cities nearby

Parshall

7.5 miles away

New Town

10.3 miles away

Four Bears Village

14.8 miles away

Mandaree

22.2 miles away

White Shield

27.5 miles away

Douglas

36.7 miles away

Berthold

36.8 miles away

Des Lacs

40.6 miles away

Garrison

44.3 miles away

Donnybrook

44.3 miles away

Tioga

44.4 miles away

Carpio

44.5 miles away

Foxholm

44.9 miles away

Golden Valley

45.0 miles away

Burlington

46.4 miles away

Max

46.7 miles away

Powers Lake

47.2 miles away

Pick City

48.0 miles away

Minot

51.4 miles away

Logan

54.2 miles away

Minot AFB

55.6 miles away

Benedict

56.2 miles away

Surrey

57.7 miles away

Sawyer

58.2 miles away

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FAQ about Parshall Bay fishing

📍 Where is Parshall Bay located?
Parshall Bay is a lake located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°55′26.7″N 102°17′17″W
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🎣 Where on Parshall Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Parshall Bay 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 Parshall Bay?
The most common species in Parshall Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Parshall Bay fishing reports?
The latest Parshall Bay fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Parshall Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Parshall Bay, some of the species in season this October 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 Parshall Bay?

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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