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Regulations for Perch in North Dakota
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 Walleye as of July 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Walleye
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
5
Aggregate
5
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.
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FAQ
🎣 What Perch species can you catch in North Dakota?
Anglers in North Dakota commonly catch several Perch species, including Walleye, Yellow perch, Zander, Saugeye, and Sauger, 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.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Perch in North Dakota?
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Perch have recently been caught.