We’re Inviting Everybody to Fish with the Larks!

Come out for a free hour of Fishing with the Larks powered by ND Game & Fish. No fishing equipment is needed! Larks players and staff are going to the ND Game & Fish Department Building to cast lines together.

Spending time in beautiful outdoor places, the calming sound of the waves lapping against a shoreline, the feelings of accomplishment when you reel in your personal best catch — there are probably more reasons to go fishing than you ever realized. Fishing with the Larks powered by ND Game & Fish is a great reason to grab your rod and meet us next to the water!

ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE TO RSVP! (50 people per session)

No fishing equipment is needed!

Where: ND Game & Fish Building (100 N. Bismarck Expressway Bismarck, ND 58501)

When: Saturday, July 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Session 1 from 11AM to Noon (limited to 50 people)

Session 2 from Noon to 1PM (limited to 50 people)

ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE TO RSVP! (50 people per session)

How can I let you know I’m coming? You can RSVP below. Only the first 100 people to RSVP can enter.

Fishing Licenses

• Licenses are valid for one year starting April 1 and ending March 31 of the following year. An angler must possess a valid fishing license for the respective season.
• Residents and nonresidents age 16 and older need fishing licenses. Residents under age 16 may take and possess a limit of fish without a fishing license. Any nonresident under age 16 may take and possess a limit of fish without a nonresident fishing license if accompanied by an individual possessing a valid fishing license.
• North Dakota residents who are on leave from active duty with the United States military can fish without a license. Contact the Department for details.
• Nonresident full-time students living in North Dakota, who are attending a state or tribal college, or a private institution of higher education, may qualify for purchasing resident fishing licenses. Contact the Department for details.
• The fishing license must be in the possession of the licensee at all times while fishing. A digital image of a fishing license stored on a mobile device is accepted as a license in possession.

Free Fishing Days

• Residents of North Dakota may fish (except for paddlefish) without a resident fishing license on four designated days each year.

License Fees

• Resident
• Nonresident

How do I get fishing equipment? Effective fishing gear runs the gambit from simple to complex, but a general-purpose setup is not expensive. If you’re looking for a simple, versatile setup for open-water fishing, click here to learn.

Where can I fish after the event? Find your perfect fishing spot by selecting your search criteria below and clicking on “Find Lakes”. Results for each lake will include (where available) a list of the sport fish found in the lake, stocking information, driving directions, boat ramps, shore fishing access and more. Click to learn where.

I have questions about Fishing in North Dakota: North Dakota Game & Fish Department has a goal to protect, conserve and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitat for sustained public use. You can view more information on fishing, education, and other resources here.