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Blacktail Creek

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North Dakota, United States

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Northern pike

22 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

29 in · 5 lb

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Northern pike

20 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 4 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

22 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

36 in · 15 lb

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General info

Blacktail Creek is a stream located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Walleye, and Bluegill.

Location

48°25′40.2″N 103°43′18.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Blacktail Creek, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

48°25′40.2″N 103°43′18.4″W
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FAQ about Blacktail Creek fishing

the Blacktail Creek is a stream located in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
48°25′40.2″N 103°43′18.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Blacktail Creek 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 Blacktail Creek are:
  • Northern pike - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Walleye - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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