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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Crown Butte Lake?
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Fishing regulations at Crown Butte Lake, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Crown Butte Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black bullhead - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- @CatfishQueenofND reported a nice Black bullhead.
- @CatfishQueenofND reported a nice Black bullhead.
- @thomas.oster reported a nice Black crappie.
- @thomas.oster reported a nice Black crappie.
- @jackbinstock reported a nice Bluegill.
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