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 Washburn. Right now in February, activity is Slow.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Channel Catfish
For consistent catfish action near Washburn, North Dakota, the Missouri River is your best bet. Channel catfish are abundant and readily accessible, making for a fun and productive fishing experience. The warmer months (May-September) are ideal, with the peak season being mid-summer when the water temperatures are highest. Look for channel cats in areas with current, such as outside bends, submerged timber, and near the mouths of tributaries. Stinkbaits, cut bait (goldeye is a local favorite), and nightcrawlers are all effective. A local trick is to anchor upstream of a submerged log jam and let your bait drift back into the structure. Several public access points and boat ramps along the Missouri River near Washburn provide ample opportunities to get on the water. The channel catfish in this area are typically good-sized, with many fish ranging from 2 to 5 pounds, and larger ones are certainly possible. Focus on areas with deeper water during the day and shallower flats at night.
How to Catch Channel Catfish
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Channel Catfish in Washburn.
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.
Related Species in North Dakota
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the limit for channel catfish in the Washburn area?
The daily bag limit for channel catfish in North Dakota is 5.
Is there a size limit on channel catfish I can keep in North Dakota?
There is no size limit for channel catfish in North Dakota.
What's the best bait for catching channel catfish near Washburn?
Channel catfish are known for their love of smelly baits, so try using stinkbaits, cut bait, or nightcrawlers. Fishing near the bottom is often productive.
Do I need a license to fish for channel catfish around Washburn, ND?
Yes, you will need a valid North Dakota fishing license.
More Channel Catfish Fishing in North Dakota
Other Species to Fish in Washburn
Ready to Catch Channel Catfish in Washburn?
Book a trip with an expert guide who knows the best local spots and techniques.