Lake Oahe
Reservoir (Missouri River). North Dakota, United States.
46.3345, -100.5413 — View on the map
- Area
- 23,910 ha
- Managed by
- North Dakota Game and Fish Department
- Permit required
- North Dakota fishing license (NDGF)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearFish Unhooking Mat with 100 cm RulerTo check the minimum size: Walleye 35.6 cm here.
€48.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Wide-brim camouflage bucket hats, set of 2For: all fishing · sun
€24.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Camouflage Nylon Line, Light Blue, 1,000 mFor: roach, common bream, common carp · float fishing (waggler and stick float)
€30.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
WalleyeSander vitreus
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Northern pikeEsox lucius- BurbotLota lota
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
ND Game and Fish 'Fishing Waters' sport fish list
Local rules
Other sport fish listed by NDGF: Bigmouth Buffalo, Cisco, Freshwater Drum, Goldeye, Paddlefish, Shortnose Gar, Smallmouth Buffalo. Max depth 200 ft. Directions (NDGF): Near the cities of Bismarck, Fort Yates, Hazelton, Linton and Strasburg
Area rules (North Dakota) for these species
| Walleye and sauger | 35.6 cm |
Access
boat ramp(s), fishing pier(s)
Official sources
- Fishing Waters — ND Game and Fish Department (GNF_FishingWaters, ND GIS Hub) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Where to Fish — ND Game and Fish Department (accessed on 23 September 2026)