Cattail Bay Boat Ramp - Boat Ramp, Hours & Fishing Info | LocalRamps

Primary Boat Ramp & Launch Lanes

Operating HoursDawn to Dusk (Daylight Hours)

Launch Fee / PassesFree Access / Free Parking

Ramp SurfaceGrooved Concrete Ramp

Trailer ParkingPaved Boat Trailer Parking Lot

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Launch & Waterway Information

Public boat launch and water access at Cattail Bay Boat Ramp serving Cattail Bay in Cattail Bay Vicinity, North Dakota. Managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department, this site provides convenient launch facilities for recreational boating, fishing, kayaking, and watersports. Check local water levels and seasonal safety guidelines prior to departure.

Official Fishing & Angler Guide

Fish Species & Seasons on Cattail Bay

Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for North Dakota.

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Red Drum (Redfish)

Year-Round (Peak Fall Bull Red Run)

Sight-cast grass flats and marsh oyster bars with live shrimp under popping corks or paddle-tail swimbaits.

Striped Bass / Wiper

Spring & Late Fall / Winter

Troll deep diving plugs along main lake river channels or cast bucktail jigs into surface boils at dawn.

Channel & Flathead Catfish

Summer Months (June–August)

Fish deep river channels, creek mouths, and tailwaters after dark with cut shad, chicken liver, and stinkbait.

Best Times & Conditions

Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.

Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Red Drum (Redfish) and Striped Bass / Wiper. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye.

State Regulations & Licensing

A valid North Dakota Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.

North Dakota Game & Fish Department Portal