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North Dakota Fishing Forecast
Live fishing conditions for 3 North Dakota locations, or enter any ZIP code.
US ZIP code or device location · Local times · Weather & sun/moon context
North Dakota fishing forecast for today
Friday, October 23 · NWS offices: BIS, FGF · Time zone: America/Chicago
| Location | Fishing today | Tomorrow | Best window today | Wind now | Deer movement today | Solunar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck NWS BIS | 49 Marginal | 59 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 14 mph (g 20) | 56 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Fargo NWS FGF | 28 Sit it out | 61 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 22 mph (g 38) | 43 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
| Devils Lake NWS FGF | 36 Sit it out | 52 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 20 mph (g 29) | 51 Seeking & chasing | ★★★★★ |
Best fishing score today: Bismarck (49/100). Best deer movement score: Bismarck (56/100).
Bismarck in detail
Is it too windy to fish in Bismarck right now?
1:00 PM: wind 14 mph SE, gusts 20 mph · Partly Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 43 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1005 hPa, trend -2.4 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Bismarck fishing today
- Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
- Pressure falling fast (-2.4 hPa/3h) — storm approaching
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
Best times
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM 43 out of 100
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 53 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 47 out of 100
Bismarck fishing tomorrow
- Too windy for boat fishing (25 mph, gusts 40)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 🧭 Wind direction bonus ignored: wind speed is the limiting factor
- Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset)
Best times
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 53 out of 100 Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 76 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Light breeze — good chop (10 mph)
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 62 out of 100 Light breeze — good chop (6 mph) · Traditional angler lore: west/southwest wind (W) said to be best, small plus
7-day fishing outlook — Bismarck
66–77°F · Waxing Gibbous
37–64°F · Waxing Gibbous
29–50°F · Full Moon
32–43°F · Waning Gibbous
32–47°F · Waning Gibbous
36–51°F · Waning Gibbous
32–48°F · Waning Gibbous
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 49/100 (“Marginal”) and the best-scoring listed location is Bismarck at 49/100. 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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