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McClusky Canal

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North Dakota, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

McClusky Canal is a canal located in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Burleigh County, North Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Northern pike.

Location

47°30′14.7″N 100°52′27.1″W
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Official website

gf.nd.gov

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Fishing regulations at McClusky Canal, 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
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
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
Northern pike

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
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FAQ about McClusky Canal fishing

📍 Where is McClusky Canal located?
McClusky Canal is a canal located in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Burleigh County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:
47°30′14.7″N 100°52′27.1″W
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🎣 Where on McClusky Canal is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on McClusky Canal 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 McClusky Canal?
The most common species in McClusky Canal are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 44 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest McClusky Canal fishing reports?
The latest McClusky Canal fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at McClusky Canal right now?
According to fishing regulations at McClusky Canal, 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 McClusky Canal?

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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