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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Northern pike

21 in · 2 lb

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Northern pike

28 in · 4 lb

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Common carp

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Freshwater drum

16 in · 3 lb

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Northern pike

19 in · 3 lb

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General info

Bois de Sioux River is a stream located in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Traverse County, Minnesota, Richland County, North Dakota, and Roberts County, South Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Common carp, and Northern pike.

Location

46°03′48.1″N 96°33′30.3″W
Directions

Official website

www.dnr.state.mn.us

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Fishing regulations at Bois de Sioux River, MN

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 Minnesota 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 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 24

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length
East of ND Highway 1: Bag limit and possession limit = 5 channel catfish, and it is illegal to take or possess more than 1 channel catfish greater than 24-inches in total length. West of ND Highway 1: no bag limit, no possession limit, no size limit. It is illegal to gaff any species in waters in which there are size limits.

Ictalurus punctatus

Bois de Sioux River Legal live baitfish are fathead minnows, creek chubs, sticklebacks, and white suckers.

Regulations for

46°03′48.1″N 96°33′30.3″W
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FAQ about Bois de Sioux River fishing

the Bois de Sioux River is a stream located in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Traverse County, Minnesota, Richland County, North Dakota, and Roberts County, South Dakota. Its coordinates are:
46°03′48.1″N 96°33′30.3″W
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