Fishing Ponds in North Dakota
Devils Lake walleye and pike, Lake Sakakawea, and prairie fishing. 15 venues listed across Sargent County, Morton County and Golden Valley County.
15 venues mapped
Where can I go fishing in North Dakota?
You can fish at 15 mapped venues across North Dakota, concentrated around Sargent County and Morton County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
15 North Dakota venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 15 fishing venues in North Dakota A–Z
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- Alkali Lake · Sargent County
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- Beach Fishing Pond · Beach
- Bergh Slough
- Buffalo Lake · Sargent County
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- Consolidated Lake · Sargent County
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- Eckroth Corner · Morton County
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- Fiala Lake · Sargent County
- Fish Creek Lake · Morton County
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- Nelson Lake · Sargent County
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- Rice Lake · Ward County
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- Tosse Slough · Sargent County
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- Walstead Lake · Sargent County
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Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in North Dakota: FAQ
North Dakota has 15 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Sargent County, Morton County and Golden Valley County. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for North Dakota venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in North Dakota need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGF); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our North Dakota fishing license guide at /us/blog/north-dakota-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at North Dakota venues
GilledIt gives you live catch reports and weather forecasts for the venues in this list. Free on iPhone and Android.