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Fishing regulations at Jamestown Reservoir, 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 Black crappie as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie
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FAQ about Jamestown Reservoir fishing
- Black crappie - 46 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 33 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Aydenpikemaster reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @trevorschmidt reported a nice Black crappie.
- @elijahburgard reported a nice Black crappie.
- @elijahburgard reported a nice Northern pike.
- @Monke_103 reported a nice Northern pike.
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