Regulations & Licenses

North Dakota fishing license rules for youth camps and group homes explain age exemptions and adult chaperone requirements.

Bois de Sioux River fishing license rules explain how reciprocal agreements between North Dakota and Minnesota work for anglers.

North Dakota reciprocal fishing license agreements let anglers legally fish shared border waters using one valid state license.

Active duty military personnel stationed away from home learn how North Dakota determines fishing license residency and fees.

North Dakota residents reaching age sixty-five qualify for a free senior fishing license regulated by the Game and Fish Department.

North Dakota resident senior fishing license eligibility requires reaching age sixty-five to purchase the discounted rate.

Night fishing legality on North Dakota lakes permits anglers to legally cast lines after sundown following state regulations.

North Dakota night fishing rules, boat lighting requirements, and the four-line limit for anglers on public waters after sunset.

Open water anglers may fish a maximum of two lines, whether rods, handlines or a mix, under NDGFD rules that change with season and type of fishing.

North Dakota trotline and setline regulations explain how to deploy unattended and multi-hook lines legally to catch channel catfish.