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Sheldon, ND Fishing Trip — August

Your Sheldon, ND Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 61°F11.7" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Sheldon

77°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
11.7"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 Guides Near Sheldon

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

Prairie Pursuits Guide Service - Prairie Pursuits Guide Service
Prairie Pursuits Guide Service

Prairie Pursuits Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Tolna, North Dakota
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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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

White Bass

Various
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

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

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
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.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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