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Little Missouri River

River fishing  North Dakota · 07:29 - 17:46

Little Missouri River is a river in North Dakota. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Northern Pike and Brown Trout.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
54°
Thu
79%
51°
Fri
81%
45°
Sat
86%
53°
Best day
Sun
79%
58°
Mon
80%
52°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
51°F
Air temp
33°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
30.02 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:44–08:44 Dusk 16:31–18:31

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:43–02:43 Major period 12:43–14:43 Minor period 17:04–18:34 Minor period 08:53–10:23

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
33°
07:00
33°
08:00
33°
09:00
34°
10:00
35°
11:00
36°
12:00
38°
13:00
42°
14:00
44°
15:00
46°
16:00
46°
17:00
46°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
44%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
42%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
37%
Slow during the night, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Muskellunge.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Little Missouri River?

The usual catches here are Walleye, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Little Missouri River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Little Missouri River?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Little Missouri River right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 69%.