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Knife River

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North Dakota, United States

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Black carp

16 in · 4 lb

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Channel catfish

12 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

15 in · 1 lb

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Northern pike

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Walleye

22 in · 4 lb

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Shorthead redhorse

9 in · 1 lb

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General info

Knife River is a stream located in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Billings County, North Dakota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Freshwater drum.

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47°08′31.3″N 102°21′30.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Knife 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.

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FAQ about Knife River fishing

the Knife River is a stream located in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Billings County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:
47°08′31.3″N 102°21′30.5″W
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