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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.

Location

47°08′31.3″N 102°21′30.5″W
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Official website

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Fishing regulations at Knife River, 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

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West of ND Highway 1: no bag limit, no possession limit, no size limit. 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.

Ictalurus punctatus

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47°08′31.3″N 102°21′30.5″W
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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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