North Dakota Fishing License
Issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Fishing in North Dakota
North Dakota's Devils Lake is the unofficial perch capital of the country and produces trophy walleye and pike alongside it. Lake Sakakawea — the Missouri River impoundment behind Garrison Dam — gives up walleye, smallmouth, salmon, and big northern pike. Lake Oahe stretches in from South Dakota for more walleye and chinook. The Missouri River system, Lake Audubon, and the prairie pothole lakes round out a fishery that's small in population pressure and big in fish per cast.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident Annual Fishing | TBD |
| Resident Senior Fishing | TBD |
| Resident Paddlefish Tag | TBD |
| Fishing/Hunting/Furbearer Certificate Required prerequisite for any fishing or hunting license; only one per year per licensee | $5.00 |
| Non-Resident Individual Season Fishing (16+) | $68.00 |
| Non-Resident Married Couple Season Fishing | $108.00 |
| Non-Resident 10-Day Fishing | $58.00 |
| Non-Resident 3-Day Fishing | $48.00 |
| Non-Resident Paddlefish Tag A fishing license is also required for paddlefish snagging | $35.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website before purchasing.
All anglers also need the $5 Fishing/Hunting/Furbearer Certificate as a one-per-year prerequisite — listed prices do not include it. Anglers age 15 and younger do not need a fishing license if accompanied by a licensed adult (paddlefish tags are still required for any snagger regardless of age). Resident fees are still pending — the source PDF captured the Non-Resident page only.
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