Missouri River
River (Missouri River). North Dakota, United States.
47.2882, -101.0417 — View on the map
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- Area
- 8,388 ha
- Managed by
- North Dakota Game and Fish Department
- Permit required
- North Dakota fishing license (NDGF)
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
WalleyeSander vitreus
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
Brown troutSalmo trutta- BurbotLota lota
Northern pikeEsox lucius
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, Smallmouth Buffalo, Shortnose Gar. Directions (NDGF): Missouri River from near Riverdale to south of Bismarck
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)
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