Fishing

Fishing in North Dakota

Discover 12 state parks offering fishing in North Dakota

🐟 North Dakota Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $27 + $2 certificate
Non-Resident Annual $68 + $5 certificate
Youth Under 16 free (residents; non-residents with a licensed adult)
Senior 65+: $10 (residents)
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 6-7 and Dec 26-27, 2026 (residents only)
Short-term licenses NR 3-day $48, 10-day $58 (+$5 certificate) R = resident, NR = non-resident

All licenses need the fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate ($2 residents, $5 non-residents), bought once per license year. Licenses run April 1 to March 31.

Official North Dakota Fishing Info →

Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

12 State Parks
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North Dakota State Parks with Fishing

Beaver Lake State Park, near Wishek, North Dakota

Beaver Lake State Park

+10 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Jet Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Wildflowers along the Missouri River at Cross Ranch State Park

Cross Ranch State Park

+10 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Crow Flies High State Recreation Area (North-Dakota)

Crow Flies High State Recreation Area
Sunrise sky over the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom State Park, North Dakota, USA

Fort Ransom State Park

+9 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowshoeing Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
The marina at Fort Stevenson State Park

Fort Stevenson State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Sledding Jet Skiing RV Winter Sports Biking
Campsites under the trees at Grahams Island State Park

Grahams Island State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Kayaking Canoeing RV
Fishing pier at Icelandic State Park

Icelandic State Park

+14 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Paddleboarding Geocaching Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
The lake through the trees at Lake Metigoshe State Park

Lake Metigoshe State Park

+14 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Sledding Water Skiing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Pavilion by the water at Lake Sakakawea State Park

Lake Sakakawea State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Kayaking RV Biking
the pond at Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park

+13 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Ice Skating Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area North Dakota

Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area

+5 Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Hunting Winter Sports
Dusk sunlight over a river, , photographed at Turtle River State Park, North Dakota

Turtle River State Park

+6 Bird Watching Snowshoeing Sledding Geocaching Winter Sports Biking

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❓ Fishing in North Dakota — FAQ

Are there free fishing days in North Dakota?

Yes — June 6-7 and Dec 26-27, 2026 (residents only). On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official North Dakota agency before your trip.

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