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Bullhead fishing in North Dakota

North Dakota provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for bullhead. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Bullhead in North Dakota

Best baits and lures for Bullhead in North Dakota

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Latest Bullhead fishing reports in North Dakota

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Yellow bullhead

Edward Arthur Patterson Lake

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Black bullhead

Crown Butte Lake

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Yellow bullhead

Rocky Pond

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Yellow bullhead

Rocky Pond

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Brown bullhead

Sweet Briar Lake

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Brown bullhead

Sweet Briar Lake

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Brown bullhead

Sweet Briar Lake

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Brown bullhead

Sweet Briar Lake

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Black bullhead

Sweet Briar Lake

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Regulations for Bullhead in North Dakota

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47°28′4.1″N 100°18′6″W
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FAQ

Anglers in North Dakota commonly catch several Bullhead species, including Black bullhead, Yellow bullhead, and Brown bullhead, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Bullhead are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout North Dakota. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Red River of the North (MN), Lake Sakakawea, and Devils Lake.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bullhead have recently been caught.