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Fishing regulations at New Johns Lake, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about New Johns Lake fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 19 members reported to have caught this fish
- Walleye - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- @sfs reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @sfs reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @shanebrunelle reported a nice Northern pike.
- @deklanpfliiger reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @jaxtonhinkel reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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