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Fishing regulations at Rush River, 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 Channel catfish as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Rush River fishing
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @professional_masterbaiter reported a nice Common carp.
- @Hayden-Boyer77 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Hayden-Boyer77 reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @Hayden-Boyer77 reported a nice Walleye.
- @Hayden-Boyer77 reported a nice Channel catfish.
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