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Channel catfish

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Yellow bullhead

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Channel catfish

25 in · 9 lb

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Channel catfish

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Freshwater drum

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General info

Elm River is a stream located in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Cass County, North Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Yellow bullhead, and Freshwater drum.

Location

47°20′16.4″N 97°13′22″W
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Fishing regulations at Elm River, 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.

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Galesburg

9.9 miles away

Mayville

12.1 miles away

Arthur

16.1 miles away

Amenia

22.9 miles away

Hatton

23.4 miles away

Reynolds

23.5 miles away

Argusville

23.8 miles away

Climax

26.8 miles away

Georgetown

26.9 miles away

Pillsbury

28.3 miles away

Harwood

29.7 miles away

Casselton

30.4 miles away

Wheatland

30.5 miles away

Thompson

30.7 miles away

Finley

31.2 miles away

Mapleton

31.8 miles away

Northwood

32.1 miles away

Buffalo

32.8 miles away

Sibley

35.8 miles away

West Fargo

36.4 miles away

Oriska

38.7 miles away

Hannaford

45.3 miles away

Valley City

46.7 miles away

Dazey

47.0 miles away

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FAQ about Elm River fishing

the Elm River is a stream located in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Cass County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:
47°20′16.4″N 97°13′22″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Elm River 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.
The most common species in the Elm River are:
The latest Elm River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Elm River, some of the species in season this May include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

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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