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Lake Elsie

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North Dakota, United States

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Northern pike

28 in · 5 lb

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Walleye

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Smallmouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

23 in · 5 lb

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Smallmouth bass

16 in · 5 lb

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Walleye

16 in · 1 lb 4 oz

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General info

Lake Elsie is a lake located in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Smallmouth bass, and White crappie.

Location

46°02′36.9″N 96°55′56.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Elsie, 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 Walleye as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

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5
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. Possession limit = 10 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. It is illegal to gaff any species in waters in which there are size limits.
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Regulations for

46°02′36.9″N 96°55′56.4″W
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FAQ about Lake Elsie fishing

Lake Elsie is a lake located in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°02′36.9″N 96°55′56.4″W
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