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Ryan Lake

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North Dakota, United States

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General info

Ryan Lake is a lake located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

47°52′12.4″N 97°03′17.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Ryan Lake, 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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Cities nearby

Grand Forks

3.9 miles away

East Grand Forks

4.5 miles away

Thompson

7.0 miles away

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12.8 miles away

Reynolds

14.1 miles away

Emerado

14.9 miles away

Manvel

15.1 miles away

Grand Forks AFB

16.7 miles away

Climax

21.2 miles away

Oslo

22.8 miles away

Hatton

24.7 miles away

Northwood

25.6 miles away

Warren

26.0 miles away

Mayville

28.6 miles away

Inkster

33.5 miles away

Red Lake Falls

36.3 miles away

Viking

38.4 miles away

Niagara

38.8 miles away

Fertile

42.5 miles away

Thief River Falls

43.8 miles away

Finley

44.0 miles away

Galesburg

44.6 miles away

Drayton

48.1 miles away

Donaldson

49.2 miles away

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FAQ about Ryan Lake fishing

Ryan Lake is a lake located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°52′12.4″N 97°03′17.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Ryan Lake 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 Ryan Lake are:
The latest Ryan Lake fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Ryan Lake, 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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