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Cogswell, ND Fishing Trip — October

Your Cogswell, ND Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 44°F2.3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in Cogswell

62°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

1 Guide Near Cogswell

No guides are based in Cogswell, but these guides operate nearby.

Fin Hunters Guide Service - Fin Hunters Guide Service
Fin Hunters Guide Service

Fin Hunters Guide Service

Valley City, North Dakota

inshore
Valley City, North Dakota
$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
1 / 2

Channel Catfish

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

Carp

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for any exceptions.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth and smallmouth bass count toward the same combined limit.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp can be taken by bowfishing.

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