ND Fishing Without a License — Penalties, Fines & Creel Limits (2026)

ND fishing penalties: $50–$1,000. NDGF RAP (800) 472-2121. Walleye 5, perch 20, paddlefish 1.

Fishing without a valid ND fishing license carries penalties from NDGF game wardens.

ViolationFine RangeNotes
No fishing license$50 – $500Per offense
Over creel limit$100 – $1,000 per fishPer-fish basis
Snagging without paddlefish tag$100 – $500Tag required!

Key Creel Limits

SpeciesDaily LimitNotes
Walleye5Sakakawea, Devils Lake — ND's #1 species
Northern pike5Min 24″ — trophy management
Yellow perch20Devils Lake = world-class perch!
Sauger4Missouri River tailraces
Paddlefish1Seasonal — tag required
Channel catfish5Missouri River system

Call NDGF RAP: (800) 472-2121.

An ND fishing license is $25. Get yours.