Slot: Devils Lake: 15-inch minimum, 1 over 20 inches
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Possession: 10
Season
Year-round on most waters
Slot Limit
⚠ Slot limit in effect: Devils Lake: 15-inch minimum, 1 over 20 inches
Special Rules & Notes
Lake Sakakawea and other Missouri River reservoirs have specific regulations. Devils Lake has special slot limit rules.
Popular North Dakota Waters
Lake Sakakawea
Devils Lake
Garrison Reservoir
Lake Oahe (bordering SD)
Tips for North Dakota Walleye Fishing
Lake Sakakawea is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the US and produces trophy walleye.
Devils Lake offers exceptional walleye fishing with some of the highest densities in the state.
Common Questions
There is no statewide minimum size limit for walleye in North Dakota, though many popular waters like Devils Lake have specific regulations. The daily bag limit is 5 fish.
Important: Fishing regulations change annually. This page reflects regulations for 2026 but always verify current rules with North Dakota Game and Fish Department before fishing. Some waters have special regulations that differ from the statewide rules.