Portal, ND Fishing Trip — May

Your Portal, ND Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

3 Guides Near Portal

No guides are based in Portal, 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.

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

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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