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West Fargo, ND Fishing Trip — April

Your West Fargo, ND Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in April

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

2 Guides Near West Fargo

No guides are based in West Fargo, 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

White Bass

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

Crappie

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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters may have specific regulations; consult the ND Game and Fish Department website or guide for exceptions.

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