WEATHER, WATER & TIMING
North Dakota Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 North Dakota locations, or enter any ZIP code.
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North Dakota fishing forecast for today
Thursday, October 22 · NWS offices: BIS, FGF · Time zone: America/Chicago
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck NWS BIS | 55 Marginal | 54 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 16 mph (g 20) | 65 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Fargo NWS FGF | 51 Marginal | 47 | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM | 12 mph (g 20) | 67 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Devils Lake NWS FGF | 50 Marginal | 45 | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM | 15 mph (g 24) | 65 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Bismarck (55/100). Best deer movement score: Fargo (67/100).
Bismarck in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Bismarck right now?
12:00 PM: wind 16 mph S, gusts 20 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Rough
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 42 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1018 hPa, trend -1.6 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Bismarck fishing today
- Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
- Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- Pressure falling slowly (-1.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 53 out of 100 Pressure falling slowly (-1.6 hPa/3h) — fish often feed ahead of a front
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 61 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 51 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (8 mph)
Bismarck fishing tomorrow
- Breezy but fishable (12 mph)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Light breeze — good chop (9 mph)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (17 mph)
- Too windy for boat fishing (18 mph, gusts 32)
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (E) said to slow the bite, small minus
Best times
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM 57 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 57 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
7-day fishing outlook — Bismarck
North Dakota fishing regulations & resources
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Always check current North Dakota fishing regulations before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in North Dakota?
As of this forecast, Bismarck scores 55/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Bismarck at 55/100. Scores are heuristics from NWS weather and solunar data, and they change through the day.
Which North Dakota cities are covered?
Bismarck, Fargo, Devils Lake. Any North Dakota ZIP code also works in the search box.
Where can I find North Dakota fishing regulations?
From the North Dakota Game and Fish Department: https://gf.nd.gov/fishing
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