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South Branch Goose River

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North Dakota, United States

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White sucker

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Striped shiner

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Striped shiner

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Walleye

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Yellow bullhead

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General info

South Branch Goose River is a stream located in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Cass County, North Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub, Blue catfish, and Channel catfish.

Location

47°25′32.2″N 97°32′2.2″W
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Fishing regulations at South Branch Goose 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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Cities nearby

Mayville

10.9 miles away

Galesburg

12.2 miles away

Hatton

15.0 miles away

Finley

15.4 miles away

Pillsbury

19.4 miles away

Northwood

21.7 miles away

Sibley

24.7 miles away

Reynolds

26.1 miles away

Arthur

26.7 miles away

Thompson

31.3 miles away

Amenia

32.4 miles away

Buffalo

35.0 miles away

Emerado

35.3 miles away

Climax

36.0 miles away

Wheatland

37.0 miles away

Grand Forks AFB

37.2 miles away

Argusville

38.0 miles away

Casselton

39.5 miles away

Grand Forks

40.1 miles away

Georgetown

42.1 miles away

East Grand Forks

42.3 miles away

Fisher

42.9 miles away

Harwood

43.6 miles away

Manvel

47.7 miles away

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FAQ about South Branch Goose River fishing

📍 Where is the South Branch Goose River located?
the South Branch Goose River is a stream located in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Cass County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:
47°25′32.2″N 97°32′2.2″W
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🎣 Where on the South Branch Goose River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the South Branch Goose 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.
🐟 What species are in the South Branch Goose River?
The most common species in the South Branch Goose River are:
📢 What are the latest South Branch Goose River fishing reports?
The latest South Branch Goose River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the South Branch Goose River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the South Branch Goose River, 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the South Branch Goose River?

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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