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Bismarck, ND Fishing Trip — April

Your Bismarck, ND Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 34°F1.9" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

PaddlefishGood
Paddlefish
Various
Shovelnose SturgeonGood
Shovelnose Sturgeon
Various
Lake SturgeonGood
Lake Sturgeon
Various
Pallid SturgeonFair
Pallid Sturgeon
Various

April Weather in Bismarck

54°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Matched

Mike Peluso Outdoors - Mike Peluso Outdoors
Mike Peluso Outdoors

Mike Peluso Outdoors

5(54)Top Rated

Come enjoy a day on the water or ice fishing with your premiere North Dakota fishing guide with trips ranging from Devils Lake, Lake Sakakwea, Oahe and the Missouri river.

Bismarck, North Dakota
Reel Fishing Guides - Reel Fishing Guides
Reel Fishing Guides

Reel Fishing Guides

5(9)Top Rated
Bismarck, North Dakota
Big Muddy Guide Service - Big Muddy Guide Service
Big Muddy Guide Service

Big Muddy Guide Service

5(7)Top Rated

GUIDED WALLEYE FISHING CHARTERS ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE SAKAKAWEA NORTH DAKOTA, MISSOURI RIVER AND LAKE OAHE.

Walleye
Bismarck, North Dakota

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
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Bismarck from ~$150/night
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Pickup in Bismarck

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Bismarck

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak

Paddlefish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Shovelnose Sturgeon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Pallid Sturgeon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Lake Sturgeon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

North Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters including paddlefish.

Buy License Online — North Dakota

Species Regulations

Paddlefish
Season:Snagging season is typically open in May, but is subject to closure based on harvest limits.
Bag Limit:1 per season
Size Limit:No size limit

Paddlefish snagging is allowed only in the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers. Once the harvest quota is met, the season is closed.

Shovelnose Sturgeon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to learn how to identify and differentiate pallid sturgeon from shovelnose sturgeon.

Lake Sturgeon
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:N/A

Lake Sturgeon are a protected species in North Dakota. Any sturgeon caught must be immediately released unharmed.

Pallid Sturgeon
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No harvest allowed

Pallid Sturgeon are a protected species; any caught must be immediately released unharmed.

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