Fishing Charters in North Dakota
Browse fishing charters in North Dakota that can help you catch channel catfish.
Addicted Guide Service
Minot, North Dakota
Experience the best fishing guide services for walleye fishing with Addicted Guide Services. Book your trip now!
Reel Memories Guide Service And Lodging
Minnewaukan, North Dakota
guide service and lodging devils lake Reel memories
Fin Hunters Guide Service
Valley City, North Dakota
Big Johns Guide Service
Big John's Guide Service offers professional open water and ice fishing guiding in the Devils Lake region.
Prairie Pursuits Guide Service
Lake Country
Lake Country Guide Services guided fishing on Devils Lake North Dakota's premier fishing location.
SAKAKAWEA FISHING ADVENTURES
Join Sakakawea Fishing Adventures for expert-guided walleye and multispecies trips on Lake Sakakawea. Book your North Dakota fishing guide today!
Varilek's Guide Service
Explore Devils Lake A Fishermans Paradise Learn More Our Services Ice FishingFully guided, portable fishing options available! Learn More Open Water Fishing Fully guided, boat fishing opportunities Learn More
Bonham's Guide Service
Full time fishing guide service on Devils Lake North Dakota for Summer walleye and winter perch.
Dakota Daves Guide Service LLC
Dakota Dave's Guide Service LLC is a fishing guide service based in Minot, ND. We offer fishing guides on Lake Sakakawea and the upper Missouri River.
Fishing ND Guide Service
Jerad Newgard is an experienced North Dakota walleye fishing guide. He will offer his years of fishing knowledge and expertise to help you catch fish!
rudlands guide service
Contact Information for Rudland’s Guide Service and Fishing Lake Sakakawea.
Best Time to Catch Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish can be caught year-round in Pillsbury. Right now in February, activity is Slow.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Channel Catfish
If you're hunting channel cats in the Pillsbury, ND area, you'll want to focus on the Sheyenne River. It winds its way through the landscape and offers plenty of structure for catfish to thrive. The best time to target them is during the warmer months, from late spring through early fall, when the water temperatures are up and the cats are actively feeding. Pre-spawn (late May-early June) and post-spawn (late June-July) are prime times. Bait fishing is the name of the game here. Try using stink baits, cut bait (such as goldeye or sucker), or even nightcrawlers. A great access point is the public access just south of Pillsbury, offering both bank fishing and a boat ramp for smaller craft. Be aware that the river can be subject to fluctuating water levels, especially after heavy rains, so check conditions before you head out. The channel catfish in the Sheyenne around Pillsbury are known to reach impressive sizes, with some exceeding 10 pounds, so be prepared for a good fight!
How to Catch Channel Catfish
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Channel Catfish in Pillsbury.
Channel Catfish Fishing Regulations in North Dakota
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Fishing license
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Dakota state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the daily limit for channel catfish in North Dakota?
You can keep up to 5 channel catfish per day in North Dakota.
Is there a size restriction for channel catfish I catch near Pillsbury?
No, there is no size limit for channel catfish in North Dakota, so you can keep any size you catch.
Do I need a fishing license to target channel catfish in Pillsbury, ND?
Yes, a valid North Dakota fishing license is required to fish for channel catfish and other species in the state.
Can I fish for channel catfish year-round around Pillsbury?
Yes, the season for channel catfish is open year-round in North Dakota.
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