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Fishing regulations at Elm River, ND
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Elm River fishing
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @austin.peyton reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @carsonthorsrud reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @carsonthorsrud reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @cgreen3826 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @cgreen3826 reported a nice Channel catfish.
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