ND Regulations Question

[JBMasterAngler]

Was possibly thinking of heading to devils lake in march. I'm from MN and was just checking the ND regulations online. I just want to make sure I read the rules correctly. Ice shacks don't have to be off the ice until april 1st? Meaning, resorts will still have rentals out in late march (probably about when I'd head up there)? Also, is the season for walleye/pike continuous? If not, what is the season?

[marine_man]

 Originally Posted By: JBMasterAngler

Ice shacks don't have to be off the ice until april 1st? Meaning, resorts will still have rentals out in late march (probably about when I'd head up there)?

Here is the sentence from the regs that deals with fishhouse removal date:

 Originally Posted By: NDGNF

Fish houses shall be removed from all waters by midnight March 15 of each year. Portable fish houses can continue to be used if they are removed daily.

 Originally Posted By: JBMasterAngler

Also, is the season for walleye/pike continuous?

The season is continuous for angling for Walleye & Northern.

Good luck!

marine_man

[JBMasterAngler]

This is what had me confused from the regulations...

It is illegal to leave fish houses on any federal refuge land after March 15 or on any state-owned or managed land after April 1 of each year.

I was watching a fishing show the other day that also said something about houses out until april 1st. Hopefully I can get this figured out.

[marine_man]

I would say, based on the regulations, that the earlier date (March 15) is the guiding factor and that the even though the other date (April 1) is later, the first reg trumps it.

Regardless, e-mail them at: [email protected]

They're usually very helpfull and quick to reply.

If you would, please report back here what the reg is.

Also, regardless of what the "official" date is, depending on ice conditions in late March they may already have their permanent houses off the lake.

Thanks!

marine_man

[JBMasterAngler]

E-mail sent. I'll let you know what I find out. I'm going to contact the resort on devils lake I was looking up as well about typical ice conditions that time of year.

[JBMasterAngler]

Well you were right about the quick response. And yes, the deadline is march 15. That sucks, that means the last day for shacks is on a friday...I'd only be able to do it that weekend or the weekend after. Oh well, there's always next year.

[marine_man]

Well, there's always the portable method, unless you're planning on reting a sleeper...

Some resorts (I know some on LOW do it) will still rent shacks out, pull them out for the day and pull them back in, but you'd have to check with the resort.

marine_man

[JBMasterAngler]

LOW is actually my first choice due to the house rules. I would plan to stay at the lodge and fish during the day/evening. I personally would have no problem fishing outside or in a portable, but the mrs. won't go for that.