Fishing Charters in North Dakota
Browse fishing charters in North Dakota that can help you catch striped bass.
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 Striped Bass
Striped Bass can be caught year-round in Zap. Right now in February, activity is Fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Striped Bass
While North Dakota might not be the first place that comes to mind for striped bass, Zap offers a unique freshwater striper experience in Lake Sakakawea. This massive reservoir, formed by the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River, holds a surprising population of landlocked stripers. Anglers target them primarily through trolling crankbaits and swimbaits in the deeper sections of the lake, particularly near the dam and along submerged structure. Fall is prime time, as the stripers gorge themselves before winter, but spring can also be productive as they move shallower to spawn. A local tip: pay attention to water temperature; stripers tend to be more active when the water is between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Access is readily available at several boat ramps around the lake, but be prepared for potentially windy conditions, which can make navigating the open water challenging. The stripers in Lake Sakakawea aren't known for trophy size compared to coastal fisheries, but they offer a hard-fighting challenge in a beautiful, unconventional setting.
How to Catch Striped Bass
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Striped Bass in Zap.
Striped Bass Fishing Regulations in North Dakota
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
No limit
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Fishing license
Must be released immediately if caught.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the North Dakota state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best bait to use for striped bass near Zap, ND?
Striped bass in freshwater environments often respond well to live bait like minnows or shad. Artificial lures such as crankbaits, swimbaits, and jigs can also be effective.
Is there a size restriction for striped bass in North Dakota?
No, there is no size limit for striped bass in North Dakota, so you can keep any size you catch.
Are there limits to how many striped bass I can keep in North Dakota?
There is no bag limit for striped bass in North Dakota. You can keep as many as you catch.
Can I fish for striped bass year-round in North Dakota?
Yes, the season for striped bass is open year-round in North Dakota. This means you can fish for them any time of the year.
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