🎣 Where on Lake Metigoshe is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Lake Metigoshe by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app 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 Lake Metigoshe?

The most common species in Lake Metigoshe are: Northern pike - 43 members reported to have caught this fish Bluegill - 40 members reported to have caught this fish Walleye - 13 members reported to have caught this fish .

📢 What are the latest Lake Metigoshe fishing reports?

The latest Lake Metigoshe fishing reports are: @brycevibeto reported a nice Walleye . @lukenelson6145 reported a nice Northern pike . @josehernandez5703 reported a nice Northern pike . @josehernandez5703 reported a nice Northern pike . @josehernandez5703 reported a nice Northern pike . .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Metigoshe?

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. Get license

Lake Metigoshe

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North Dakota, United States

4.7·232 catches

232

Logged catches

4.7

Top fish species at Lake Metigoshe

Northern pike

Bluegill

Walleye

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Lake Metigoshe fishing reports

Walleye

26 in · 6 lb 8 oz

Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

29 in · 6 lb

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When are Northern Pike biting on Lake Metigoshe?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Metigoshe, 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.

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Northern pike

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

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.

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Esox lucius

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Possession limit = 20 bluegill No size limit.

Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Season open: year-round

Walleye

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

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.

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FAQ about Lake Metigoshe fishing

Lake Metigoshe is a lake located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:

48°58′43.8″N 100°21′28.2″W

Find the best fishing spots on Lake Metigoshe 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 Lake Metigoshe are:

Northern pike - 43 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
Walleye - 13 members reported to have caught this fish

The latest Lake Metigoshe fishing reports are:

@brycevibeto reported a nice Walleye.
@lukenelson6145 reported a nice Northern pike.
@josehernandez5703 reported a nice Northern pike.
@josehernandez5703 reported a nice Northern pike.
@josehernandez5703 reported a nice Northern pike.

According to fishing regulations at Lake Metigoshe, some of the species in season this June 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.

Get license

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Lake Metigoshe

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