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Common carp

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Smallmouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

Whispering Bay is a lake located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

46°46′22.1″N 100°49′29.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Whispering Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Whispering Bay, 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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46°46′22.1″N 100°49′29.1″W
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FAQ about Whispering Bay fishing

Whispering Bay is a lake located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°46′22.1″N 100°49′29.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Whispering Bay 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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