Heart River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Dakota, United States

3.8·567 catches

567

Logged catches

3.8

Top fish species at Heart River

Northern pike

Channel catfish

Walleye

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Heart River fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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White sucker

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Northern pike

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Shorthead redhorse

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Freshwater drum

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When are Northern Pike biting on Heart River?

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Fishing regulations at Heart 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Northern pike

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Synonyms

Esox lucius

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Walleye

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. In Red and Bois de Sioux rivers up to the first vehicular bridge or crossing on any of their tributaries combined bag limit and possession limit is reduced to 3 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. Minimum size of 14-inches applies to Walleye and Sauger caught from Lake Elsie (Richland Co.), Buffalo Lake (Sargent Co) and including connected waters north to Sargent Co. Rd. 1, and Jameston and Pipestem reservoirs (Stutsman Co.) and upstream to and including the first bridge crossing.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Sander vitreus

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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FAQ about Heart River fishing

📍 Where is the Heart River located?

the Heart River is a stream located in Stark County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Billings County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:

46°40′59.9″N 102°05′49.5″W

🎣 Where on the Heart River is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Heart River 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.

🐟 What species are in the Heart River?

The most common species in the Heart River are:

Northern pike - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
Channel catfish - 28 members reported to have caught this fish
Walleye - 41 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Heart River fishing reports?

The latest Heart River fishing reports are:

@randyjaragoske reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@jonah.beckler reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@jacebercier reported a nice White sucker.
@jacebercier reported a nice Northern pike.
@jacebercier reported a nice Shorthead redhorse.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Heart River right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Heart River, some of the species in season this June include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Heart River?

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Heart River

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Heart River fishing reports

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When are Northern Pike biting on Heart River?

Fishing regulations at Heart River, ND

Regulations for top species

Northern pike

Channel catfish

Walleye

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