North Dakota · USA
Lake Sakakawea
- Region
- North Dakota, USA
- Regulation zone
- North Dakota statewide regulations
Species in Lake Sakakawea
Walleye
Chinook Salmon
Northern Pike
Bigmouth Buffalo
Channel Catfish
Cisco
Common Carp
Freshwater Drum
Goldeye
Sauger
Smallmouth Bass
White Bass
Yellow Perch
Smallmouth Buffalo
Black Crappie
White Crappie
Rainbow Smelt
Burbot (Ling)
Lake Whitefish
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Seasons & limits — North Dakota statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass or Combination | Open all year | Daily 5, possession 10 | — |
| Burbot (Ling) | Open all year | Daily 10, possession 20 | — |
| Channel Catfish | Open all year | Daily 5, possession 5 east of ND Hwy. 1; daily 20, possession 40 west of ND Hwy. 1 | — |
| Crappie | Open all year | Daily 10, possession 20 | — |
| Northern Pike | Open all year | Daily 5, possession 10 | — |
| Salmon | Open all year | Daily 5, possession 10 | — |
| Walleye, Sauger, Saugeye or Combination | Open all year | Daily 5, possession 10 | — |
| White Bass | Open all year | Daily 30, possession 60 | — |
| Yellow Perch | Open all year | Daily 20, possession 40 | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species: North Dakota state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.