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Smallmouth bass

16 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Northern pike

24 in · 3 lb

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Walleye

30 in · 12 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

Cole Creek is a stream located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Polk County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Channel catfish.

Location

47°44′1.9″N 97°06′15.9″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Cole Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Cole Creek, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

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5
No size limit. Possession limit = 10 bass (largemouth or smallmouth in any combination) Smallmouth bass may not be taken with underwater spearfishing gear.

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Regulations for

47°44′1.9″N 97°06′15.9″W
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Reviews of Cole Creek

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FAQ about Cole Creek fishing

the Cole Creek is a stream located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Polk County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
47°44′1.9″N 97°06′15.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Cole Creek 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.
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