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Pike fishing in North Dakota

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

Types of Pike in North Dakota

Best baits and lures for Pike in North Dakota

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Latest Pike fishing reports in North Dakota

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Park Pond

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Northern pike

Lake Metigoshe

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Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

33 in · 8 lb

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Northern pike

Lake Tschida

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Northern pike

Rocky Pond

21 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Northern pike

East Spring Lake Pond

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Northern pike

Lake Tschida

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Lake Metigoshe

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Lake Tschida

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Regulations for Pike 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 Northern pike as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5
Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

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Regulations for

47°28′4.1″N 100°18′6″W
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FAQ

Anglers in North Dakota commonly catch several Pike species, including Northern pike, Muskellunge, and Tiger muskellunge, 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.
Pike 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 Pike have recently been caught.