North Dakota Free Fishing Weekend (2026) — June 6-7 & Lake Sakakawea Spots

ND 2026 free fishing weekend. Sakakawea 368K acres walleye, Devils Lake perch capital, Missouri paddlefish.

North Dakota offers Free Fishing Weekend!

2026 ND Free Fishing Weekend

DateTypeNotes
June 6-7, 2026Free Fishing WeekendNo license needed — all regulations apply

Best Spots

WaterRegionSpeciesWhy Go
Lake SakakaweaW Central NDWalleye, smallmouth, pike368,000 acres — ND walleye capital!
Devils LakeNE NDWalleye, perch, pike"Perch Capital of the World" — ice fishing mecca!
Lake Oahe (ND)S Central NDWalleye, chinook salmonMissouri R mainstem — big walleye
Missouri River tailracesBismarck areaWalleye, sauger, catfishTailwater fishing below Garrison Dam

See all ND fishing spots. Annual is $25: where to buy.