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Little Missouri River

River fishing  North Dakota · 14:41 - 00:35

Little Missouri River runs through North Dakota. Most people come here for Walleye, Channel Catfish and Northern Pike.

Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, peak season.

Conditions right now

Live weather is unavailable right now. The ranking below is based on season and time of day.

Best times today

Dawn 13:56–15:56 Dusk 23:20–01:20 Night 01:20–13:56

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:03–09:03 Major period 19:03–21:03 Minor period 00:55–02:25 Minor period 13:41–15:11

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

Likely catch now (12 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
62%
Active through the night, peak season.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
25%
Active through the night.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
16%
Slow during the night.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
16%
Slow during the night.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
16%
Slow during the night.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
8%
Slow during the night.
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About the fishing here

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

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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

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?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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, dusk and night.

What is biting at Little Missouri River right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 81%.