Bismarck (CSi0 North Dakota Game & Fish announces North Dakota’s free ice fishing weekend Dec. 30-31, 2017.
Resident anglers may fish that weekend without a license. All other ice fishing regulations apply.
Those interested in darkhouse spearfishing that weekend must register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department prior to participating. Registration is available by visiting the Department’s website, gf.nd.gov, or through any Game and Fish office. Legal fish are northern pike and nongame species.
Ice Awareness for Anglers, Hunters
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is urging winter anglers and late-season hunters to use extreme caution when venturing out on ice.
Ice thickness is never consistent, especially early in winter, and can vary significantly on the same body of water. Edges become firm before the center.
