New Town, ND Fishing Trip — August

Your New Town, ND Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 61°F1.7" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in New Town

77°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near New Town

No guides are based in New Town, but these guides operate nearby.

$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.

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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

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Included in aggregate bag limit of 5 for walleye, sauger, and hybrid striped bass.

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

Carp can be taken by bowfishing.

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.

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