Cannonball River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 8

The Cannonball River is a 320-mile-long tributary of the Missouri River, flowing primarily through southwestern North Dakota. Originating near Amidon, ND, the river travels eastward through several counties including Slope, Hettinger, Grant, and Sioux before emptying into the Missouri River. The river drains an area of approximately 2,530 square miles, flowing through a predominantly agricultural landscape consisting of both cropland (39%) and grassland/pasture (45%). This prairie waterway provides diverse angling opportunities while also serving as an important ecological corridor in the state's western region.

North Dakota licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Cannonball River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Shorthead Redhorse Sucker

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Shortnose Gar

Lepisosteus platostomus

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Cannonball River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Cannonball River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

North Dakota licenses and regulations

North Dakota Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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North Dakota Fishing License

Residents and Nonresidents under 16 years old and older are not required to have a fishing license

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North Dakota Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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North Dakota Stream Access Laws

Any person, before commencing any construction for the purpose of appropriating waters of the state or before taking waters of the state from any constructed works, shall first secure a water permit from the state engineer unless such construction or taking from such constructed works is for domestic or livestock purposes or for fish, wildlife, and other recreational uses.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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