Bismarck, ND Fishing Trip — October
Your Bismarck, ND Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 42°F3.3" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
FairShovelnose Sturgeon
Various
LowPaddlefish
Various
LowPallid Sturgeon
Various
LowLake Sturgeon
Various
October Weather in Bismarck
60°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
3 Guides Matched
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
North Dakota Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$45
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters including paddlefish.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
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.
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.